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Weather & Climate in Samaná, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samaná has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 202.1 sq mi (523.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2040°N, 69.3341°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,654 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 25, 2025 | 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M5.9 | 134 km | 46 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 129 km | 68 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 146 km | 40 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 53 km | 101 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 136 km | 23 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 145 km | 74 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 141 km | 58 km |
| Feb 26, 2013 | Mona Passage | M5.1 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 109 km | 83 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 147 km | 85 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 111 km | 112 km |
| Jan 19, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 141 km | 103 km |
| Mar 4, 2009 | 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 130 km | 163 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 150 km | 56 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 111 km | 91 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 150 km | 87 km |
| Feb 14, 2009 | 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 73 km | 122 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 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 | 285 km |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 278 km |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 232 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 18 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 75 mph | 210 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 116 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 96 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 79 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 262 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 235 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 238 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 57 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 134 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 77 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 198 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 109 mph | 56 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 3 | 115 mph | 278 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 3 | 115 mph | 268 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 192 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,790 | 35 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 37 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 7.4 in |
Samaná has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (3.6").