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Weather & Climate in San José de Las Matas, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Las Matas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 617.1 sq mi (1,598.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3392°N, 70.9382°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 22, 2003 | 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M6.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 128 km | 40 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 120 km | 23 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 88 km | 58 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 83 km | 83 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 93 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 124 km | 27 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 86 km | 112 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 81 km | 91 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 108 km | 23 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 80 km | 38 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Oscar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 130 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 68 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 161 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 190 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 123 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | — | 288 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 196 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 238 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 278 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 62 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 109 mph | 173 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 280 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 70 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1842 | CAP-HAITIAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 5,300 | 140 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in |
San José de Las Matas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (2.0").