Hurricane Risk for Punta Cana, DO
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Since 1851, 0 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Punta Cana. Here's what you should know.
Local note: The eastern tip catches storms entering the Caribbean from the Atlantic before they hit higher terrain — exposed to direct winds and surge from any south-track Atlantic hurricane.
By the numbers
Total storms
0
since None
Major (Cat 3+)
0
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
0
all categories
When hurricanes hit Punta Cana
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since None:
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Peak months are August through October, when the Atlantic season is most active. June, July, and November are secondary risk months.
Prep your supplies before the storm is named
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- Know your zone. Punta Cana sits in eastern Dominican Republic — look up your evacuation zone here.
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- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.