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Weather & Climate in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punta Cana 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 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 183.5 sq mi (475.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 545/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5818°N, 68.4043°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9,415 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 24, 2019 | 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | M6.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M5.9 | 103 km | 46 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico | M5.8 | 142 km | 113 km |
| May 28, 2014 | 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 60 km | 90 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 47 km | 168 km |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 78 km | 68 km |
| May 15, 2024 | 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | M5.6 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Dec 11, 2000 | 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico | M5.5 | 149 km | 53 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 129 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Nov 23, 1992 | 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | M5.3 | 132 km | 31 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 104 km | 101 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 52 km | 74 km |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 64 km | 97 km |
| Feb 26, 2013 | Mona Passage | M5.1 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 51 km | 85 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | M5.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 52 km | 87 km |
| Jan 19, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 69 km | 103 km |
| Mar 4, 2009 | 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 37 km | 163 km |
| Jan 18, 1999 | 42 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico | M5.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erin | Category 3 | 127 mph | 278 km |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 194 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 21 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 271 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 173 mph | 147 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 4 | 155 mph | 87 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 91 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 259 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 274 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 10 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 107 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 44 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 205 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 32 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 3 | 115 mph | 245 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 3 | 127 mph | 209 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 268 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 213 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.1 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 129 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,790 | 97 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 64 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in |
Punta Cana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.4").