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Weather & Climate in La Ciénaga, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Ciénaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 71.2 sq mi (184.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0686°N, 71.1065°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 84 km | 40 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 92 km | 23 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 17 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 88 km | 58 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 123 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 20 km | 27 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 79 km | 47 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 119 km | 112 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 123 km | 91 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 80 km | 23 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Peralta, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1997 | 12 km NNW of Oviedo, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 108 km | 79 km |
| Jan 13, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Las Salinas, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2016 | 10 km NW of Cayes-Jacmel, Haiti | M4.7 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 8 km NW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.6 | 82 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 155 mph | 242 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 109 mph | 231 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 123 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 150 mph | 219 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 237 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 174 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 88 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 86 mph | 278 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 170 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 28 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 135 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in |
La Ciénaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.1").