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Weather & Climate in El Palmar, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Palmar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 314.0 sq mi (813.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4114°N, 71.2456°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 12, 2010 | 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M7.0 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 94 km | 40 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 97 km | 23 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 24 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 79 km | 58 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 111 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 22 km | 27 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 109 km | 112 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 106 km | 47 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 110 km | 91 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 81 km | 23 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 9 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 275 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 220 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 166 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 270 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 293 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 2 | 92 mph | 231 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 299 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 136 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 253 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 228 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 196 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 57 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 262 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 196 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 29 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 229 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 136 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 112 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in |
El Palmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").