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Weather & Climate in Juan de Herrera, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Juan de Herrera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8740°N, 71.2383°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
228 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 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M6.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 111 km | 40 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 108 km | 23 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 78 km | 58 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 97 km | 83 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 71 km | 27 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 138 km | 47 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 95 km | 91 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 97 km | 112 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 60 km | 33 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 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 189 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 114 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 221 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 250 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 182 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 249 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 236 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 242 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 17 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 228 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 244 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 31 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 294 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 173 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 140 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 144 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 119 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in |
Juan de Herrera has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.7").