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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz de Barahona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 66.2 sq mi (171.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2086°N, 71.1007°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 79 km | 40 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 85 km | 23 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 77 km | 58 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 4 km | 13 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 5 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 112 km | 83 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 108 km | 112 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 82 km | 47 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 111 km | 91 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 72 km | 23 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1997 | 12 km NNW of Oviedo, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Las Salinas, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 93 km | 79 km |
| Oct 17, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Peralta, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2016 | 10 km NW of Cayes-Jacmel, Haiti | M4.7 | 143 km | 11 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 |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 155 mph | 257 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 221 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 287 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 298 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 249 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 132 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 150 mph | 235 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 223 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 186 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 73 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 267 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 183 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 15 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 229 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 131 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in |
Santa Cruz de Barahona has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").