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On
land or in the water, the climate throughout Samana is constantly superb. Never
more than five degrees will separate the Samana air climate from the Samana
temperature of the sea, constructing an ideal climate for all outdoor
activities.
In
Samana there is generally one season only: summer. The climate on the island; a
semi-tropical climate, with a temperature averaging at 27°C for the majority of
the year makes this location in the Dominican Republic just stunningly idyllic.
An
everlasting summer
The temperate atmosphere throughout Samana with its ever-present trade winds
and lukewarm temperature of the sub-tropical Atlantic Ocean merge to this part of the
island with year-round, enjoyable weather and only a few degrees difference in
temperatures between winter and summer. The climate throughout December and
January especially will stay at a mean of 29°C to 30°C. Even for the duration
of those irregular winter days when a "Northeaster" gusts in from the
North American continent, a light windbreaker is all the extra clothing needed
and temperatures will generally only drop to 25°C at the bear most. The coastal
climate is “sub-tropical” with very little seasonal
variations. Although the remaining of the island has a larger discrepancy in
the climate between winter and summer months, with water on both
sides of the peninsula, the ocean’s power moderates Samana’s differences. The
summer will commonly see some afternoon thundershowers mostly confined to the
immediate Samana Bay
area and the western end of the peninsula. These weather cells build over the
island’s balmy land surface on the southern side of the bay and then cross over
to bring moisture to the city of Samana
and the southern side of the peninsula.
The
Dominican Republic
is situated at the centre of the Caribbean’s
hurricane belt; even though severe storms and hurricanes are very uncommon,
August to November is considered the Samana regions hurricane months. With
today’s advanced warning system, these large gales pose little threat to the
visitors of the city. Also, the course of most hurricanes avoids bypassing
Samana as they pass well away or directly to the south side of the island.
Although
there is no actual “rainy season” as found in
numerous tropical climates, there are a few months with more rain than others,
often throughout the period of May to September. Rainfall will average from
170mm to 230mm at the most. Annual rainfall is very moderate standing at
roughly 155mm.
An
increase in precipitation also occurs in late September as the seasonal change
in the eastern Pacific Ocean boosts the moisture flow north-easterly across
Central America and into the Caribbean
basin. During January, February and early March, icy winds that move south from
North America will often bring a day or two of turbulent rain
and a north to northwest light wind. The effects of these fronts generally
don’t last more than several days.
The
island's majestic territory was illustrated by Christopher Columbus as
"the most beautiful land in the world," and until today the Samana Peninsula is recognised as the
gemstone in the crown of the Dominican Republic.
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