San Fernando de Monte Cristi weather in October
In October, San Fernando de Monte Cristi sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 67 mm of rain across 13.1 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is San Fernando de Monte Cristi's 9th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see San Fernando de Monte Cristi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 67 mm
- 13.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:45 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical October day in San Fernando de Monte Cristi reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 1°C cooler than September and about 1°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 26 |
| 2 | 30 | 26 |
| 3 | 30 | 26 |
| 4 | 30 | 26 |
| 5 | 30 | 26 |
| 6 | 30 | 26 |
| 7 | 30 | 26 |
| 8 | 30 | 26 |
| 9 | 30 | 26 |
| 10 | 30 | 26 |
| 11 | 30 | 26 |
| 12 | 30 | 26 |
| 13 | 30 | 26 |
| 14 | 30 | 26 |
| 15 | 30 | 26 |
| 16 | 30 | 26 |
| 17 | 30 | 26 |
| 18 | 30 | 26 |
| 19 | 30 | 26 |
| 20 | 30 | 25 |
| 21 | 30 | 25 |
| 22 | 30 | 25 |
| 23 | 30 | 25 |
| 24 | 30 | 25 |
| 25 | 30 | 25 |
| 26 | 29 | 25 |
| 27 | 29 | 25 |
| 28 | 29 | 25 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 29 | 25 |
| 31 | 29 | 25 |
How October really feels in San Fernando de Monte Cristi
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
San Fernando de Monte Cristi weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 23° | 40 | 5.8 | 10.9 | 7.6 |
| Feb | 27° / 23° | 27 | 5.9 | 11.3 | 7.6 |
| Mar | 28° / 23° | 37 | 6.8 | 11.9 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 28° / 24° | 39 | 7.2 | 12.4 | 6.8 |
| May | 29° / 25° | 52 | 11.2 | 12.9 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 31° / 26° | 23 | 6.6 | 13.2 | 5.1 |
| Jul | 31° / 26° | 14 | 3.6 | 13.1 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 31° / 26° | 28 | 6.3 | 12.7 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 31° / 26° | 49 | 11.4 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 30° / 26° | 67 | 13.1 | 11.5 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 29° / 24° | 61 | 10.7 | 11.1 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 28° / 23° | 33 | 6.2 | 10.8 | 7.2 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 39%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 55 | 45 |
| 3 | 56 | 44 |
| 4 | 56 | 44 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 57 | 43 |
| 7 | 57 | 43 |
| 8 | 58 | 42 |
| 9 | 59 | 41 |
| 10 | 60 | 40 |
| 11 | 60 | 40 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 62 | 38 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 62 | 38 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 63 | 37 |
| 20 | 63 | 37 |
| 21 | 63 | 37 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 65 | 35 |
| 26 | 66 | 34 |
| 27 | 66 | 34 |
| 28 | 66 | 34 |
| 29 | 66 | 34 |
| 30 | 66 | 34 |
| 31 | 67 | 33 |
Chance of precipitation in October
San Fernando de Monte Cristi gets around 67 mm of rain over 13.1 wet days in October, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 42% and peaks near 45% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 |
| 2 | 40 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 42 |
| 6 | 42 |
| 7 | 43 |
| 8 | 43 |
| 9 | 44 |
| 10 | 44 |
| 11 | 44 |
| 12 | 45 |
| 13 | 45 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 44 |
| 20 | 44 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 42 |
| 24 | 41 |
| 25 | 41 |
| 26 | 40 |
| 27 | 39 |
| 28 | 39 |
| 29 | 38 |
| 30 | 37 |
| 31 | 37 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 85% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 78 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 90 | 91 | 91 |
| Miserable (%) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 18 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 18 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 18 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 16 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 16 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 85 | 14 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 84 | 14 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 85 | 13 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 86 | 12 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 87 | 11 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 87 | 10 |
| 22 | 0 | 3 | 88 | 9 |
| 23 | 0 | 3 | 88 | 9 |
| 24 | 0 | 3 | 89 | 8 |
| 25 | 0 | 3 | 90 | 7 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 29 | 1 | 4 | 90 | 5 |
| 30 | 1 | 4 | 91 | 4 |
| 31 | 1 | 4 | 91 | 4 |
Wind in October
Winds average 11 km/h in October, the calmest month.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:41 AM to 6:52 AM, and sunset from 6:30 PM to 6:08 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:30 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:29 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:28 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:28 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:27 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:26 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:25 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:24 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:23 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:22 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:22 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:21 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:19 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:19 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:46 | 6:17 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:46 | 6:16 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:47 | 6:16 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:47 | 6:15 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:47 | 6:14 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:48 | 6:14 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:48 | 6:13 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:49 | 6:12 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:49 | 6:12 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:49 | 6:11 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 6:50 | 6:11 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 6:50 | 6:10 |
| 29 | 11.3 | 6:51 | 6:09 |
| 30 | 11.3 | 6:51 | 6:09 |
| 31 | 11.3 | 6:52 | 6:08 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.38 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.4 kWh/m² to a high of 7.05 kWh/m² in July across the year — October's 5.38 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for San Fernando de Monte Cristi
In October, San Fernando de Monte Cristi sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
San Fernando de Monte Cristi sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is October a good time to visit San Fernando de Monte Cristi?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit San Fernando de Monte Cristi for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for San Fernando de Monte Cristi in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, San Fernando de Monte Cristi sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near San Fernando de Monte Cristi in October
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in San Fernando de Monte Cristi in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in San Fernando de Monte Cristi peaks around June 19 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in San Fernando de Monte Cristi in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in San Fernando de Monte Cristi is worst in June — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (February, 18 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 20 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 19 | Moderate |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 32 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 27 | Moderate |
| Sep | 24 | Moderate |
| Oct | 25 | Moderate |
| Nov | 22 | Moderate |
| Dec | 20 | Moderate |
Where is San Fernando de Monte Cristi?
San Fernando de Monte Cristi sits at 19.8°N, 71.6°W, 31 m above sea level, in Dominican Republic. The nearest listed city is Dajabón, 34 km away.
Topography around San Fernando de Monte Cristi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of San Fernando de Monte Cristi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around San Fernando de Monte Cristi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 57 m around an average of 13 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 281 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,890 m.
The land around San Fernando de Monte Cristi is covered by grassland (27%) within 3 km, water (47%) and shrubs (20%) within 16 km, and water (38%), grassland (28%) and trees (25%) within 80 km.
Dominican Republic travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 39% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $11,059
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 45%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 10.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 64.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 503
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for San Fernando de Monte Cristi (19.848°, -71.646°, elevation 31 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).