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Weather & Climate in San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Rafael del Yuma 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 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 485.1 sq mi (1,256.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4299°N, 68.6739°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7,249 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 | 130 km | 46 km |
| May 28, 2014 | 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 55 km | 90 km |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 106 km | 68 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 47 km | 168 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 129 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 81 km | 101 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 35 km | 74 km |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 71 km | 97 km |
| Feb 26, 2013 | Mona Passage | M5.1 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 37 km | 85 km |
| Jan 19, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 42 km | 103 km |
| Mar 4, 2009 | 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 20 km | 163 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 39 km | 87 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 104 km | 56 km |
| Feb 14, 2009 | 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 38 km | 122 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 28 km | 97 km |
| Sep 17, 1990 | 41 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 57 km | 148 km |
| Mar 6, 2020 | 52 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 61 km | 78 km |
| Oct 21, 1991 | 54 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 64 km | 43 km |
| Jul 8, 1990 | 9 km WSW of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 10 km | 126 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 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 225 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 19 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 173 mph | 168 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 4 | 155 mph | 118 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 120 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 289 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 295 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 297 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 26 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 133 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 26 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 232 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 60 km |
| 1995 | Marilyn | Category 3 | 115 mph | 278 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 3 | 121 mph | 242 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 248 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 181 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 284 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 | 97 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 147 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in |
San Rafael del Yuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.0").