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Weather & Climate in Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Matas de Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 33.8 sq mi (87.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6712°N, 71.5047°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
154 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 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 136 km | 59 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 145 km | 38 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2023 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 24 km | 35 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Oct 17, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Peralta, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1997 | 0 km W of Gaspar Hernández, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 128 km | 54 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 117 km | 79 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 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 | 195 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 148 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 41 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 143 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 194 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 293 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 112 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 157 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 222 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 263 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 87 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 115 mph | 200 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 278 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 75 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 213 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.8 in |
Las Matas de Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").