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Bánica, Dominican Republic

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1,443 Population 9/sq mi density
909 ft Elevation 277 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Bánica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area158.1 sq mi (409.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.0824°N, 71.7054°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

261 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 116 km
Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 133 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 137 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 139 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 149 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 110 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 140 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 111 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 142 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 140 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 146 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 114 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 132 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 142 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 113 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 147 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 138 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 146 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 148 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 247 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 209 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 105 km
2017 Irma Category 5 212 km
2017 Maria Category 3 259 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 274 km
2011 Irene Category 3 179 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 223 km
2008 Ike Category 4 215 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 278 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 159 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 265 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 286 km
2001 Iris Category 1 248 km
1998 Georges Category 3 38 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 254 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 249 km
1987 Emily Category 3 24 km
1985 Kate Category 2 280 km
1980 Allen Category 5 250 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
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 91 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 112 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake — 200 90 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake — — 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 8.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in

Bánica has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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