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Weather & Climate in Monción, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monción has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 101.7 sq mi (263.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4108°N, 71.1526°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
227 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 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 139 km | 23 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 107 km | 58 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 106 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 130 km | 27 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 109 km | 112 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 104 km | 91 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 103 km | 38 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 58 km | 35 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 62 km | 33 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 | 229 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 141 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 55 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 164 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 196 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 124 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 189 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 227 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 277 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 236 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 63 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 109 mph | 186 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 287 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 59 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 234 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 | 116 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in |
Monción has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.6").