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Weather & Climate in Polo, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,411 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,411 ft (735 m) |
| Area | 71.2 sq mi (184.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0787°N, 71.2872°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 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 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 102 km | 40 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 109 km | 23 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 101 km | 58 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 23 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 136 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 24 km | 27 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 135 km | 91 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 98 km | 47 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 133 km | 112 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 96 km | 23 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 4 | 155 mph | 238 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 109 mph | 246 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 203 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 108 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 150 mph | 216 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 199 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 270 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 92 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 86 mph | 291 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 161 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 39 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 206 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 | 138 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 117 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in |
Polo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 71°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (1.1").