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Weather & Climate in Nizao, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nizao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2470°N, 70.2105°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
514 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 18 km | 40 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 103 km | 101 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 24 km | 23 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 57 km | 58 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 97 km | 13 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 72 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 98 km | 27 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 38 km | 47 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 66 km | 112 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 73 km | 91 km |
| Feb 14, 2009 | 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 144 km | 122 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 116 km | 38 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 38 km | 23 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 100 km | 118 km |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 8 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 127 km | 109 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 8 km W of Samaná, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 136 km | 42 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 | Beryl | Category 4 | 155 mph | 282 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 143 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 252 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 235 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 214 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 150 mph | 250 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 142 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 50 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 191 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 121 mph | 226 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 54 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in |
Nizao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.2").