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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo, Cuba
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 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 426.4 sq mi (1,104.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.5868°N, 80.2426°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 9, 2014 | 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2014 | 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba | M4.3 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Aug 16, 2015 | 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.3 | 83 km | 14 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.2 | 75 km | 16 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba | M4.1 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Jan 10, 2014 | 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.1 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Jan 10, 2014 | 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba | M4.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1996 | 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba | M3.8 | 53 km | 10 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 | Rafael | Category 3 | 115 mph | 209 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 57 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 4 | 155 mph | 245 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 98 mph | 120 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 72 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 2 | 109 mph | 124 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 3 | 121 mph | 224 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 243 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 2 | 104 mph | 286 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 4 | 138 mph | 13 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 87 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 98 mph | 27 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 13 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 86 mph | 203 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 155 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Santo Domingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (1.1").