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Weather & Climate in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pedro de Macorís 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 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 62.4 sq mi (161.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4539°N, 69.3086°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,175 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| May 28, 2014 | 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 111 km | 90 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 109 km | 168 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 112 km | 40 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 31 km | 101 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 87 km | 74 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 108 km | 23 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 132 km | 58 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 116 km | 83 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 91 km | 85 km |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 132 km | 97 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Mar 4, 2009 | 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 81 km | 163 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 118 km | 91 km |
| Jan 19, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 73 km | 103 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 126 km | 47 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 114 km | 112 km |
| Feb 14, 2009 | 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 48 km | 122 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 94 km | 87 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 58 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 193 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 153 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 149 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 285 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 50 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 172 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 17 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 266 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 105 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 3 | 115 mph | 298 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 121 mph | 256 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 136 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 94 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 118 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 78 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in |
San Pedro de Macorís has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (1.3").