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Weather & Climate in Mao, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 300.1 sq mi (777.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5491°N, 71.0781°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
226 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 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 115 km | 58 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 109 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 145 km | 27 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 107 km | 91 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 113 km | 112 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 99 km | 38 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 50 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 212 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 125 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 41 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 146 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 179 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 107 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | — | 269 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 173 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 243 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 260 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 234 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 80 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 109 mph | 170 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 270 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 75 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 218 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 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 | 120 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in |
Mao has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.5").