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Weather & Climate in Juan Adrián, Dominican Republic

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

Juan Adrián enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Area105.3 sq mi (272.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.7637°N, 70.3373°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

484 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 M6.4 118 km 10 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 107 km 33 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 88 km 10 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 126 km 33 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 129 km 10 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 49 km 40 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 101 km 101 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 37 km 23 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 103 km 13 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 25 km 58 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 14 km 83 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 102 km 27 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 91 km 9 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 8 km 112 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 91 km 47 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 150 km 122 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 14 km 91 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 36 km 23 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 85 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 61 km 38 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 81 mph 294 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 115 mph 120 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 81 mph 155 km
2017 Irma Category 5 167 mph 204 km
2017 Maria Category 3 127 mph 199 km
2011 Irene Category 2 109 mph 163 km
2008 Ike Category 4 132 mph 269 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 92 mph 233 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 81 mph 141 km
2001 Iris Category 1 75 mph 286 km
2000 Debby Category 1 75 mph 249 km
1998 Georges Category 3 121 mph 16 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 115 mph 297 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 104 mph 166 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 121 mph 272 km
1987 Emily Category 3 127 mph 87 km
1985 Kate Category 1 92 mph 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 120 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
April 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
May 71°F (21°C) 7.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
August 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in

Juan Adrián has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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