Dominican RepublicThe climate of Santa María
The current climate in Santa María features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 21°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Santa María, Dominican Republic.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Santa María in recent years was 39°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in January 2023.
Rainfall amount
On average, Santa María receives 689 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Santa María runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Santa María?
The best time to visit Santa María for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santa María.
Climate Table of Santa María
The climate table of Santa María shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 45 | 36 | 47 | 47 | 83 | 47 | 29 | 66 | 85 | 102 | 76 | 26 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Santa María, Dominican Republic. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Santa María
Yearly Temperature in Santa María
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Santa María, Dominican Republic. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santa María
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santa María
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Santa María, Dominican Republic. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Santa María
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Average weather in Santa María by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa María. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.