Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Jaquimeyes, Dominican Republic

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

Jaquimeyes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area118.1 sq mi (306.0 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates18.3117°N, 71.1615°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 150 km 13 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 66 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 144 km 10 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 85 km 40 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 132 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 143 km 10 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 89 km 23 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 75 km 58 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 11 km 13 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 110 km 83 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 8 km 27 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 93 km 47 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 139 km 10 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 107 km 112 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 109 km 91 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 150 km 10 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 11 km 33 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 96 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 142 km 10 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 74 km 23 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 266 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 115 mph 219 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 81 mph 177 km
2017 Irma Category 5 167 mph 277 km
2017 Maria Category 3 127 mph 294 km
2011 Irene Category 1 92 mph 240 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 92 mph 134 km
2007 Dean Category 5 150 mph 244 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 75 mph 226 km
2005 Dennis Category 1 81 mph 299 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 81 mph 234 km
2001 Iris Category 1 86 mph 192 km
1998 Georges Category 3 121 mph 66 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 104 mph 264 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 127 mph 190 km
1987 Emily Category 3 127 mph 17 km
1980 Allen Category 5 178 mph 231 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 316,000 146 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 122 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 2.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in

Jaquimeyes has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").

View full profile of Jaquimeyes, Dominican Republic →