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Weather & Climate in La Descubierta, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Descubierta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°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 102 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 82.2 sq mi (212.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5705°N, 71.7297°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
217 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 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 126 km | 58 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 74 km | 13 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 73 km | 27 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 286 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 299 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 249 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 267 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 272 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 2 | 92 mph | 232 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 272 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 118 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 258 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 212 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 296 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 109 mph | 51 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 289 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 199 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 54 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 203 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 | 86 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 61 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in |
La Descubierta has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.8").