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Arenoso, Dominican Republic

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2,897 Population 16/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Arenoso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area177.5 sq mi (459.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates19.1873°N, 69.8592°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.5"
109% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,214 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 108 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 76 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 105 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 128 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 110 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 72 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 98 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 94 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 59 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 46 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 114 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 148 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 62 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 60 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 111 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 141 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 36 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 103 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 108 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 258 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 278 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 51 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 161 km
2017 Irma Category 5 144 km
2017 Maria Category 3 132 km
2011 Irene Category 2 103 km
2010 Earl Category 4 296 km
2008 Ike Category 4 229 km
2004 Frances Category 4 259 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 100 km
2000 Debby Category 1 188 km
1998 Georges Category 3 65 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 229 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 97 km
1987 Emily Category 3 156 km
1985 Kate Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,790 91 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 51 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 110 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in

Arenoso has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (3.9").

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