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Weather & Climate in Oviedo, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oviedo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8014°N, 71.4010°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 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 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 124 km | 40 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 133 km | 23 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 55 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 131 km | 58 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 57 km | 27 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 110 km | 47 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 122 km | 23 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 8 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Peralta, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 5 | 155 mph | 205 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 109 mph | 273 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 234 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 81 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 150 mph | 183 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 170 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 131 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 122 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 128 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 70 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 173 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 | 140 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 123 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in |
Oviedo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.0").