Weather Data
Punta Cana Hurricane Season Data
Updated: 2026-06-01
Executive summary
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30, peaking mid-August to mid-October. Punta Cana takes a direct hit only about once every 25 years — last major: Georges (1998).
Key statistics
~25 yrs
Between direct hits
Jun–Nov
Official window
Aug–Oct
Peak risk
2017
Last direct hit
Risk in context
Punta Cana sits on the south-east tip of Hispaniola, partially shielded by the island's interior mountains. Major storms (Cat 3+) typically pass north (over the Atlantic) or south (into the central Caribbean) — direct hits average once every ~25 years. The last grazing hit was Maria (2017); the last devastating direct hit was Georges (1998).
Punta Cana — hurricane season key figures
| Indicator | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Official season | Jun 1 – Nov 30 | NOAA NHC |
| Peak activity | Aug 15 – Oct 15 | NOAA NHC |
| Avg named storms / yr (Atlantic) | 14 | NOAA 1991–2020 normal |
| Avg hurricanes / yr | 7 | NOAA |
| Avg major hurricanes / yr | 3 | NOAA |
| Direct hits on PC region (1851–2024) | ~6 | NHC HURDAT2 |
| Last direct hit | Maria (2017, grazing) | NHC |
| Last Cat. 5 nearby | Irma (2017, north coast) | NHC |
| Avg years between direct hits PC | ~25 | Calculated from HURDAT2 |
| 2024 Atlantic season activity | 18 storms, 11 hurricanes | NOAA 2024 recap |
Source: NOAA NHC HURDAT2 1851–2024, Wikipedia Hispaniola hurricane list.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & methodology
- NOAA NHC — Atlantic hurricane seasons archive — Official tropical-cyclone records
- Wikipedia — List of Hispaniola hurricanes
- Wikipedia — Hurricanes in Hispaniola
More research from the Data Center
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