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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santo Domingo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9992°N, 89.3769°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 99 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 176 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 84 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 98 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 69 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 114 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 213 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 146 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 200 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in |
Santo Domingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (1.3").