Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Santo Domingo Petapa features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 21 °C (71 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 11 °C (52 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (101 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1114 mm (43.9 inches) and receives 129 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Santo Domingo Petapa enjoys an average of 3601 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 7 minutes to 13 hours 6 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Santo Domingo Petapa are April, May and July, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 26 to 27 °C (79 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, November and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 21 to 23 °C (71 - 73 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Santo Domingo Petapa experiences 299 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 35°C (95°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (94°F) |
35°C (94°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
| Mean maximum | 33°C (92°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
| Average high | 27°C (80°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
| Daily mean | 21°C (71°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
| Average low | 17°C (63°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
| Mean minimum | 14°C (57°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
| Minimum | 12°C (53°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
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Santo Domingo Petapa usually has the most precipitation in June, August and September, with an average of 22 rainy days and 241 mm (9.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Santo Domingo Petapa are January, March and December. On average, 8 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 10 (0.4) | 13 (0.5) | 6 (0.2) | 19 (0.8) | 57 (2.3) | 317 (12.5) | 114 (4.5) | 214 (8.4) | 191 (7.5) | 146 (5.8) | 17 (0.7) | 10 (0.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
The sunniest months in Santo Domingo Petapa are March, May and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 28 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Santo Domingo Petapa: January, February and June receive an average of 8 hours 51 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 243 | 277 | 321 | 317 | 325 | 275 | 327 | 311 | 291 | 301 | 304 | 305 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 11h 14m | 11h 35m | 12h 2m | 12h 31m | 12h 54m | 13h 6m | 12h 59m | 12h 39m | 12h 11m | 11h 43m | 11h 19m | 11h 7m |
Santo Domingo Petapa experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 14, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 10. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Santo Domingo Petapa UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Santo Domingo Petapa. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Santo Domingo Petapa's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.