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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santo Domingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,457 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 138 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,457 ft (1,968 m) |
| Area | 129.6 sq mi (335.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4728°N, 75.1655°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
127 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 149 km | 110 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 124 km | 53 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 114 km | 62 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 146 km | 56 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 92 km | 59 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 107 km | 54 km |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia | M4.9 | 117 km | 55 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 96 km | 21 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 133 km | 35 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 75 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 137 km | 30 km |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 108 km | 51 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia | M4.8 | 138 km | 26 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.8 | 78 km | 79 km |
| May 13, 2009 | 10 km WSW of Dabeiba, Colombia | M4.8 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Oct 31, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia | M4.8 | 141 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 154 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 12.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 11.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 11.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
Santo Domingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in December to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 110.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (4.5").