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. 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) |
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").