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Weather & Climate in Paya, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paya 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 154 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 | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 337.0 sq mi (872.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2620°N, 70.2956°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
409 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 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 10 km | 40 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 19 km | 23 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 110 km | 101 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 50 km | 58 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 88 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 69 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 89 km | 27 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 70 km | 91 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 64 km | 112 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 36 km | 47 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 115 km | 38 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 30 km | 23 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 8 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 136 km | 109 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 8 km W of Samaná, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 141 km | 42 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 104 km | 118 km |
| Oct 17, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Peralta, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 56 km | 10 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 | Beryl | Category 4 | 155 mph | 281 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 148 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 255 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 240 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 214 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 207 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 150 mph | 252 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 149 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 50 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 198 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 121 mph | 223 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 53 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 264 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 | - | - | 50 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 |
Paya 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").