Santiago de los Caballeros weather in December
In December, Santiago de los Caballeros sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 37 mm of rain across 7.8 wet days and about 10.8 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 54 min at the start of December to 10 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Santiago de los Caballeros's 4th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Santiago de los Caballeros's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- 7.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min
- 7:14 AM – 6:04 PM
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.7
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Santiago de los Caballeros reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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| 1 | 28 | 20 |
| 2 | 28 | 20 |
| 3 | 28 | 20 |
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| 5 | 28 | 19 |
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| 27 | 28 | 19 |
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| 29 | 28 | 19 |
| 30 | 28 | 19 |
| 31 | 28 | 19 |
How December really feels in Santiago de los Caballeros
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Santiago de los Caballeros weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 19° | 37 | 7.6 | 11 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 28° / 19° | 34 | 6.9 | 11.3 | 6.9 |
| Mar | 29° / 19° | 48 | 9.2 | 11.9 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 30° / 20° | 72 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 5.0 |
| May | 31° / 21° | 99 | 16.8 | 12.9 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 32° / 22° | 50 | 11.2 | 13.2 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 32° / 23° | 33 | 9.5 | 13.1 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 32° / 23° | 52 | 10.8 | 12.7 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 32° / 22° | 81 | 14.8 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 31° / 22° | 81 | 15.1 | 11.6 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 29° / 20° | 64 | 12.8 | 11.1 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 19° | 37 | 7.8 | 10.8 | 6.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 28%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 |
| Cloudier (%) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 30 |
| 2 | 71 | 29 |
| 3 | 71 | 29 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 72 | 28 |
| 7 | 72 | 28 |
| 8 | 72 | 28 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 72 | 28 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 72 | 28 |
| 13 | 72 | 28 |
| 14 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 71 | 29 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 71 | 29 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 72 | 28 |
| 22 | 72 | 28 |
| 23 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 73 | 27 |
| 25 | 74 | 26 |
| 26 | 74 | 26 |
| 27 | 74 | 26 |
| 28 | 75 | 25 |
| 29 | 75 | 25 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
| 31 | 74 | 26 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Santiago de los Caballeros gets around 37 mm of rain over 7.8 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 26% and peaks near 32% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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| 1 | 32 |
| 2 | 31 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 7 | 26 |
| 8 | 26 |
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| 31 | 24 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 66% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 69% of them.
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| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 |
| Muggy (%) | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 |
| Oppressive (%) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 20 | 72 | 7 |
| 2 | 1 | 21 | 72 | 6 |
| 3 | 1 | 22 | 71 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 23 | 70 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 24 | 69 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 25 | 69 | 4 |
| 7 | 2 | 26 | 68 | 4 |
| 8 | 2 | 27 | 67 | 4 |
| 9 | 2 | 27 | 67 | 4 |
| 10 | 2 | 28 | 67 | 3 |
| 11 | 2 | 28 | 67 | 3 |
| 12 | 2 | 28 | 67 | 3 |
| 13 | 2 | 29 | 66 | 3 |
| 14 | 2 | 29 | 67 | 2 |
| 15 | 3 | 29 | 66 | 2 |
| 16 | 3 | 29 | 66 | 2 |
| 17 | 3 | 28 | 67 | 2 |
| 18 | 3 | 28 | 67 | 2 |
| 19 | 3 | 28 | 67 | 2 |
| 20 | 3 | 29 | 66 | 2 |
| 21 | 3 | 29 | 66 | 2 |
| 22 | 3 | 29 | 66 | 2 |
| 23 | 3 | 30 | 65 | 2 |
| 24 | 3 | 31 | 64 | 2 |
| 25 | 3 | 31 | 64 | 2 |
| 26 | 3 | 32 | 63 | 2 |
| 27 | 3 | 33 | 63 | 1 |
| 28 | 3 | 34 | 62 | 1 |
| 29 | 3 | 35 | 61 | 1 |
| 30 | 3 | 36 | 60 | 1 |
| 31 | 3 | 37 | 59 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 8 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
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| 10 | 8 | calm |
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| 12 | 8 | calm |
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| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
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| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 54 min at the start of December to 10 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:05 AM to 7:21 AM, and sunset from 6:00 PM to 6:11 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.9 | 7:05 | 6:00 |
| 2 | 10.9 | 7:06 | 6:00 |
| 3 | 10.9 | 7:06 | 6:00 |
| 4 | 10.9 | 7:07 | 6:00 |
| 5 | 10.9 | 7:08 | 6:01 |
| 6 | 10.9 | 7:08 | 6:01 |
| 7 | 10.9 | 7:09 | 6:01 |
| 8 | 10.9 | 7:09 | 6:01 |
| 9 | 10.9 | 7:10 | 6:02 |
| 10 | 10.9 | 7:11 | 6:02 |
| 11 | 10.8 | 7:11 | 6:02 |
| 12 | 10.8 | 7:12 | 6:02 |
| 13 | 10.8 | 7:12 | 6:03 |
| 14 | 10.8 | 7:13 | 6:03 |
| 15 | 10.8 | 7:13 | 6:04 |
| 16 | 10.8 | 7:14 | 6:04 |
| 17 | 10.8 | 7:14 | 6:04 |
| 18 | 10.8 | 7:15 | 6:05 |
| 19 | 10.8 | 7:15 | 6:05 |
| 20 | 10.8 | 7:16 | 6:06 |
| 21 | 10.8 | 7:16 | 6:06 |
| 22 | 10.8 | 7:17 | 6:07 |
| 23 | 10.8 | 7:17 | 6:07 |
| 24 | 10.8 | 7:18 | 6:07 |
| 25 | 10.8 | 7:18 | 6:08 |
| 26 | 10.8 | 7:19 | 6:08 |
| 27 | 10.8 | 7:19 | 6:09 |
| 28 | 10.8 | 7:20 | 6:10 |
| 29 | 10.8 | 7:20 | 6:10 |
| 30 | 10.8 | 7:20 | 6:11 |
| 31 | 10.8 | 7:21 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.09 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.09 kWh/m² to a high of 6.63 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 4.09 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| 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 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.1 | Bright |
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| 10 | 4.1 | Bright |
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| 12 | 4.1 | Bright |
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| 15 | 4.1 | Bright |
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| 17 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Santiago de los Caballeros
None of Santiago de los Caballeros's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Santiago de los Caballeros sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is December a good time to visit Santiago de los Caballeros?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Santiago de los Caballeros for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Santiago de los Caballeros in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Santiago de los Caballeros sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Santiago de los Caballeros in December
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 48 km away) 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) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Santiago de los Caballeros in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Santiago de los Caballeros peaks around March 22 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 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 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 | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Santiago de los Caballeros in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Santiago de los Caballeros is worst in June — around 30 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (February, 16 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) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 18 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 30 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Santiago de los Caballeros?
Santiago de los Caballeros sits at 19.5°N, 70.7°W, 209 m above sea level, in Dominican Republic. The nearest listed city is Tamboril, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Santiago de los Caballeros
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Santiago de los Caballeros.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Santiago de los Caballeros has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 110 m around an average of 191 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,141 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,073 m.
The land around Santiago de los Caballeros is covered by artificial surfaces (71%) and trees (25%) within 3 km, trees (60%) and grassland (24%) within 16 km, and trees (55%) and water (21%) 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 Santiago de los Caballeros (19.4504°, -70.6908°, elevation 209 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).