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Altamira, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
4,563
Population
56/sq mi density
1,040 ft
Elevation
317 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Altamira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 80.9 sq mi (209.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6773°N, 70.8443°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1842 | CAP-HAITIAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 5,300 | 142 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 142 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in |
Altamira has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (2.2").