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Weather & Climate in San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Ocoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Area | 274.1 sq mi (710.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5469°N, 70.5069°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
315 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 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 29 km | 40 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 23 km | 23 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 121 km | 101 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 75 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 12 km | 58 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 43 km | 83 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 75 km | 27 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 43 km | 91 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 68 km | 47 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 38 km | 112 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 9 km | 23 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 90 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 150 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 233 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 229 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 2 | 92 mph | 192 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 289 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 205 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 277 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 161 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 37 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 196 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 121 mph | 243 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 59 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 150 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 21 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in |
San José de Ocoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.1").