Santa Cruz de Barahona weather in November
In November, Santa Cruz de Barahona sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 46 mm of rain across 6.8 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 58% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of November to 11 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Santa Cruz de Barahona's 6th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Santa Cruz de Barahona's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- 6.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 06 min
- 6:56 AM – 6:04 PM
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.75 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.2
- out of 10
Santa Cruz de Barahona is human settlement.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical November day in Santa Cruz de Barahona reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and about 1°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
| 8 | 29 | 24 |
| 9 | 29 | 24 |
| 10 | 29 | 24 |
| 11 | 29 | 24 |
| 12 | 29 | 24 |
| 13 | 29 | 24 |
| 14 | 29 | 24 |
| 15 | 29 | 24 |
| 16 | 29 | 24 |
| 17 | 29 | 24 |
| 18 | 29 | 24 |
| 19 | 29 | 24 |
| 20 | 29 | 24 |
| 21 | 29 | 24 |
| 22 | 29 | 24 |
| 23 | 29 | 24 |
| 24 | 29 | 24 |
| 25 | 29 | 24 |
| 26 | 29 | 24 |
| 27 | 29 | 24 |
| 28 | 29 | 24 |
| 29 | 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 29 | 23 |
How November really feels in Santa Cruz de Barahona
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 9 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 November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Santa Cruz de Barahona weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 22° | 11 | 2.2 | 11 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 28° / 22° | 11 | 2.6 | 11.4 | 8.1 |
| Mar | 28° / 23° | 19 | 4.7 | 11.9 | 7.7 |
| Apr | 28° / 24° | 30 | 5.5 | 12.4 | 6.8 |
| May | 29° / 24° | 75 | 10.9 | 12.8 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 30° / 25° | 60 | 10.4 | 13.1 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 30° / 25° | 48 | 7.2 | 13 | 5.5 |
| Aug | 30° / 25° | 85 | 8.9 | 12.6 | 5.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 25° | 85 | 11.6 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 30° / 25° | 100 | 12.2 | 11.6 | 5.0 |
| Nov | 29° / 24° | 46 | 6.8 | 11.1 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 23° | 19 | 2.8 | 10.9 | 7.5 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 58% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 |
| Cloudier (%) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 66 | 34 |
| 4 | 66 | 34 |
| 5 | 66 | 34 |
| 6 | 66 | 34 |
| 7 | 67 | 33 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 67 | 33 |
| 10 | 67 | 33 |
| 11 | 67 | 33 |
| 12 | 67 | 33 |
| 13 | 67 | 33 |
| 14 | 67 | 33 |
| 15 | 67 | 33 |
| 16 | 67 | 33 |
| 17 | 68 | 32 |
| 18 | 69 | 31 |
| 19 | 70 | 30 |
| 20 | 70 | 30 |
| 21 | 71 | 29 |
| 22 | 72 | 28 |
| 23 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 74 | 26 |
| 25 | 75 | 25 |
| 26 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 77 | 23 |
| 28 | 78 | 22 |
| 29 | 79 | 21 |
| 30 | 80 | 20 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Santa Cruz de Barahona gets around 46 mm of rain over 6.8 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 23% and peaks near 30% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 29 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 9 | 28 |
| 10 | 28 |
| 11 | 28 |
| 12 | 28 |
| 13 | 27 |
| 14 | 27 |
| 15 | 26 |
| 16 | 25 |
| 17 | 24 |
| 18 | 22 |
| 19 | 21 |
| 20 | 20 |
| 21 | 19 |
| 22 | 17 |
| 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 13 |
| 27 | 12 |
| 28 | 11 |
| 29 | 11 |
| 30 | 10 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 70% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 55 |
| Oppressive (%) | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 59 | 56 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 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 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 8 | 90 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 9 | 90 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | 89 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 11 | 88 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 12 | 87 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 13 | 86 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 14 | 85 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 84 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 16 | 83 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 17 | 82 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 18 | 81 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 20 | 79 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 | 21 | 78 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 23 | 76 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 25 | 74 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 27 | 72 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 29 | 70 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 31 | 68 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 33 | 66 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 35 | 64 | 0 |
| 21 | 1 | 38 | 61 | 0 |
| 22 | 1 | 40 | 59 | 0 |
| 23 | 2 | 42 | 56 | 0 |
| 24 | 2 | 45 | 53 | 0 |
| 25 | 2 | 47 | 51 | 0 |
| 26 | 2 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 27 | 2 | 51 | 47 | 0 |
| 28 | 2 | 53 | 45 | 0 |
| 29 | 3 | 53 | 44 | 0 |
| 30 | 3 | 55 | 42 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 6 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of November to 11 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:48 AM to 7:04 AM, and sunset from 6:08 PM to 6:04 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 6:48 | 6:08 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 6:49 | 6:07 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 6:49 | 6:07 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 6:50 | 6:07 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 6:50 | 6:06 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 6:51 | 6:06 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:51 | 6:06 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:52 | 6:05 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:52 | 6:05 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 6:53 | 6:05 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 6:53 | 6:04 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:54 | 6:04 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:54 | 6:04 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 6:55 | 6:04 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 6:55 | 6:04 |
| 16 | 11.1 | 6:56 | 6:04 |
| 17 | 11.1 | 6:56 | 6:03 |
| 18 | 11.1 | 6:57 | 6:03 |
| 19 | 11.1 | 6:58 | 6:03 |
| 20 | 11.1 | 6:58 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 11.1 | 6:59 | 6:03 |
| 22 | 11.1 | 6:59 | 6:03 |
| 23 | 11.1 | 7:00 | 6:03 |
| 24 | 11.0 | 7:00 | 6:03 |
| 25 | 11.0 | 7:01 | 6:03 |
| 26 | 11.0 | 7:02 | 6:03 |
| 27 | 11.0 | 7:02 | 6:03 |
| 28 | 11.0 | 7:03 | 6:03 |
| 29 | 11.0 | 7:03 | 6:03 |
| 30 | 11.0 | 7:04 | 6:04 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.75 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.61 kWh/m² to a high of 6.62 kWh/m² in July across the year — November's 4.75 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Santa Cruz de Barahona
In November, Santa Cruz de Barahona sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Santa Cruz de Barahona sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Santa Cruz de Barahona's rainy season runs May–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Santa Cruz de Barahona?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Santa Cruz de Barahona for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Santa Cruz de Barahona in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Santa Cruz de Barahona sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Santa Cruz de Barahona in November
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 26 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 27°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 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Santa Cruz de Barahona in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Santa Cruz de Barahona peaks around March 23 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 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| 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 | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Santa Cruz de Barahona in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Santa Cruz de Barahona is worst in June — around 28 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.6× the cleanest month (January, 8 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) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Santa Cruz de Barahona?
Santa Cruz de Barahona sits at 18.2°N, 71.1°W, 39 m above sea level, in Dominican Republic. The nearest listed city is Neiba, 46 km away.
Topography around Santa Cruz de Barahona
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Santa Cruz de Barahona.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Santa Cruz de Barahona has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 354 m around an average of 71 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,607 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,675 m.
The land around Santa Cruz de Barahona is covered by trees (37%), artificial surfaces (30%) and water (22%) within 3 km, trees (43%) and water (39%) within 16 km, and trees (40%) and water (34%) 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 Santa Cruz de Barahona (18.2086°, -71.1007°, elevation 39 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).