As a result of climate change, the changes in the weather are more constant, which means that in a single day there can be high temperatures, constant rains as well as strong frosts; take precautions and check the weather forecast for this January 10 in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Weather in Santiago de los Caballeros
During the day
Maximum temperature: 30 degrees Celsius
Rain probability: 55%
Cloudiness: 42%
Wind gusts: 20 kilometers per hour
UV Index: 5
Overnight
Minimum temperature: 19 degrees Celsius
Rain chance: 25%
Cloudiness: 71%
Wind gusts: 15 kilometers per hour
Santiago de los Caballeros is the second largest city in the Dominican Republic, part of the province of Santiago and located in the north of the Central American country.
The climate in the city of Santiago de los Caballeros is predominantly tropical, however, the tropical trade winds, as well as the nearby mountainous areas, help to mitigate the heat and humidity in the region.
The hottest months are between July and August, while the months with the lowest temperatures are December and January.
As for the rains, the rainy season and cloudiness persist for much of the year.
The tropical climate in Santiago de los Caballeros, together with the altitude of the city, about 183 meters above sea level, generates cloudy conditions for much of the year.
Although the Dominican Republic is prone to hurricanes, Santiago de los Caballeros is somewhat protected from them due to its location in the Cibao Valley.
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What is the weather like in the Dominican Republic?
Being a Caribbean nation, the Dominican Republic has a mainly tropical climate, with abundant rainfall and an average temperature between 25 degrees and 30 degrees.
The rainy season begins in May and ends until November, with the months of May, August and September registering the most torrential rainfall in the Dominican Republic.
Despite being a tropical country, there are regions, mainly in high areas such as Constanza, Jarabacoa and Ocoa, where the temperature can drop considerably in winter, dropping to -5 degrees in winter.
The Dominican Republic is prone to hurricanes and, on average, one occurs every seven to eight years, as well as a tropical storm every four years, not counting floods.
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