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Weather & Climate in La Romana, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Romana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 98.1 sq mi (254.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4233°N, 68.9664°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,948 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 25, 2025 | 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M5.9 | 148 km | 46 km |
| May 28, 2014 | 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 77 km | 90 km |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 127 km | 68 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 74 km | 168 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 148 km | 40 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 129 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 144 km | 23 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 55 km | 101 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 54 km | 74 km |
| Feb 26, 2013 | Mona Passage | M5.1 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 57 km | 85 km |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 97 km | 97 km |
| Jan 19, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 46 km | 103 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 60 km | 87 km |
| Mar 4, 2009 | 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 45 km | 163 km |
| Feb 14, 2009 | 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 28 km | 122 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 130 km | 56 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 149 km | 112 km |
| Sep 17, 1990 | 41 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 87 km | 148 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 36 km | 97 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 43 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 173 mph | 179 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 4 | 132 mph | 135 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 134 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 286 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 32 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 150 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 38 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 247 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 80 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 3 | 121 mph | 268 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 248 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 162 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 293 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,790 | 92 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 132 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in |
La Romana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.5").