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Baitoa, Dominican Republic

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2,013 Population 80/sq mi density
820 ft Elevation 250 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Baitoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.9 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates19.3251°N, 70.7036°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 50 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 60 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 146 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 53 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 68 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 117 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 107 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 131 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 77 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 129 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 64 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 70 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 62 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 68 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 55 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 98 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 125 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 51 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 49 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 231 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 114 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 82 km
2017 Irma Category 5 156 km
2017 Maria Category 3 180 km
2011 Irene Category 3 120 km
2008 Ike Category 4 200 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 251 km
2004 Frances Category 4 270 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 188 km
2000 Debby Category 1 274 km
1998 Georges Category 3 59 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 268 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 153 km
1987 Emily Category 3 91 km
1985 Kate Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 128 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
May 74°F (24°C) 7.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in

Baitoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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