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Bayaguana, Dominican Republic

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21,055 Population 53/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Bayaguana 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 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area395.9 sq mi (1,025.4 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates18.7503°N, 69.6353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.6"
86% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,961 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 129 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 132 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 90 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 133 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 81 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 27 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 96 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 100 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 137 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 73 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 139 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 121 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 72 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 75 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 118 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 124 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 76 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 83 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 94 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 111 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 Ernesto Category 1 286 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 60 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 208 km
2017 Irma Category 5 174 km
2017 Maria Category 3 152 km
2011 Irene Category 2 136 km
2008 Ike Category 4 281 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 295 km
2004 Frances Category 4 297 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 67 km
2000 Debby Category 1 182 km
1998 Georges Category 3 18 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 257 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 110 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 295 km
1987 Emily Category 3 133 km
1985 Kate Category 1 276 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 87 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 85 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 88 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
March 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in

Bayaguana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (2.1").

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