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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santo Domingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 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 80.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,057 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,057 ft (2,151 m) |
| Area | 314.6 sq mi (814.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8605°N, 70.6948°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 29, 1995 | 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela | M5.4 | 148 km | 40 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M5.4 | 88 km | 35 km |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela | M5.2 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M5.2 | 74 km | 1 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela | M5.0 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.9 | 75 km | 23 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 52 km | 25 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela | M4.9 | 76 km | 4 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela | M4.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 67 km | 37 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.8 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Guanare, Venezuela | M4.7 | 76 km | 1 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 11 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela | M4.7 | 50 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in |
Santo Domingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in January to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.8").