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Weather & Climate in Guaymate, Dominican Republic

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Guaymate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area138.6 sq mi (358.8 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates18.5879°N, 68.9787°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,332 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Feb 25, 2025 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.9 135 km 46 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 90 km 90 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 116 km 68 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 84 km 168 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 149 km 40 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 143 km 23 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 68 km 74 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 45 km 101 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 70 km 85 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 130 km 8 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 107 km 97 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 145 km 83 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 12 km 122 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 73 km 87 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 143 km 112 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 64 km 103 km
Mar 16, 2011 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.0 122 km 56 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 55 km 163 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 147 km 91 km
Mar 9, 2007 24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.9 51 km 97 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 75 mph 237 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 115 mph 25 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 75 mph 275 km
2017 Irma Category 5 173 mph 162 km
2017 Maria Category 4 132 mph 122 km
2011 Irene Category 1 92 mph 118 km
2010 Earl Category 4 132 mph 297 km
2004 Frances Category 4 138 mph 291 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 81 mph 15 km
2000 Debby Category 1 75 mph 137 km
1998 Georges Category 3 121 mph 47 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 115 mph 233 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 104 mph 70 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 115 mph 289 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 121 mph 260 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 115 mph 266 km
1987 Emily Category 3 127 mph 174 km
1985 Kate Category 1 92 mph 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,790 74 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 115 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
May 80°F (26°C) 6.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in

Guaymate has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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