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Weather & Climate in Esperanza, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 91.1 sq mi (235.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5847°N, 70.9849°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
230 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 22, 2003 | 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M6.4 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 146 km | 23 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 114 km | 58 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 105 km | 83 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 95 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 150 km | 27 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 103 km | 91 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 109 km | 112 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 91 km | 38 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 19 km | 10 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 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 206 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 115 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 42 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 138 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 170 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 99 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | - | 278 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 169 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 254 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 226 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 88 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 109 mph | 160 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 261 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 85 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 213 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1842 | CAP-HAITIAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 5,300 | 129 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in |
Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (2.0").