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Weather & Climate in Mella, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mella has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 209.7 sq mi (543.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3587°N, 71.4172°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 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 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 112 km | 40 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 34 km | 13 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 98 km | 58 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 32 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 130 km | 83 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 129 km | 91 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 120 km | 47 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 128 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 | Beryl | Category 4 | 150 mph | 265 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 238 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 173 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 281 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 243 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 127 mph | 300 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 120 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 150 mph | 244 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 212 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 293 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 182 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 60 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 279 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 184 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 45 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 118 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 94 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in |
Mella has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").