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Weather & Climate in Paraíso, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paraíso 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 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 71.2 sq mi (184.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9917°N, 71.1653°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 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 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 93 km | 40 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 98 km | 58 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 26 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 134 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 28 km | 27 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 133 km | 91 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 84 km | 47 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 130 km | 112 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 90 km | 23 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 118 km | 79 km |
| Jan 13, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Las Salinas, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Peralta, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2016 | 10 km NW of Cayes-Jacmel, Haiti | M4.7 | 141 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 232 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 109 mph | 241 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 113 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 150 mph | 210 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 203 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 164 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 98 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 159 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 39 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 205 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 133 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in |
Paraíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (1.5").