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Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic

La Altagracia Province · Dominican Republic

Boca de Yuma is a small town in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 1,991. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,991 Population 4/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
49.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Boca de Yuma

Boca de Yuma

Boca de Yuma is a town of La Altagracia province in the eastern region of Dominican Republic. It is situated west of the mouth of the Yuma River, near the Caribbean Sea. The word Yuma is an indigenous Taíno name.

People

Population1,991
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,991
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates18.3783°, -68.6090°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceLa Altagracia Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation49.9 inches (1,267 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Boca de Yuma

Boca de Yuma is a small town in Dominican Republic (La Altagracia Province) with a population of 1,991. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Boca de Yuma

Boca de Yuma has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1109 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 69.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 47.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 68.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 97.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 95.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 85.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 107.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 129.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 127.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 121.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 109.1
Boca de Yuma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area485.1 sq mi (1,256.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.3783°N, 68.6090°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,585 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 30, 2025.

Feb 25, 2025 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.9 132 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 46 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 108 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 38 km
Jun 11, 1996 129 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.5 130 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 90 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 28 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 62 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 118 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 29 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 46 km
Mar 16, 2011 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.0 103 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 31 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 11 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 39 km
Mar 9, 2007 24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.9 25 km
Sep 17, 1990 41 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M4.9 49 km
Mar 15, 2010 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic M4.8 132 km
Jul 8, 1990 9 km WSW of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.8 16 km
Oct 21, 1991 54 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.8 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 225 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 12 km
2017 Irma Category 5 172 km
2017 Maria Category 4 118 km
2011 Irene Category 1 121 km
2010 Earl Category 4 290 km
2007 Dean Category 5 291 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 27 km
2000 Debby Category 1 136 km
1999 Lenny Category 3 296 km
1998 Georges Category 3 22 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 234 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 59 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 275 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 240 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 243 km
1987 Emily Category 3 182 km
1985 Kate Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 1,790 105 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 72 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
May 80°F (26°C) 6.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
December 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in

Boca de Yuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Boca de Yuma

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FieraMix bachata, merengue MP3 128 kbps
Estrella 92.3 FM bachata, entretenimiento AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Boca de Yuma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de La Altagracia
Museo Fuerte Juan Ponce de León

Libraries in Boca de Yuma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Libreria El Sembrador0.0

Hotels in Boca de Yuma

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bocaino

Airports Near Boca de Yuma

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Casa De Campo International AirportLRMLarge Airport
Punta Cana International AirportPUJLarge Airport
Baigua AirportSmall Airport
Cueva Las Maravillas AirportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Cacata airportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Lechuga AirportSmall Airport
Magdalena Cuya AirportSmall Airport
Mona AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro De Macoris AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)

🇩🇴 About Dominican Republic

Capital Santo Domingo
Population 10,627,165
Area 48,730 km²
GDP (USD) $120,456,239,154
GDP per capita $10,630
HDI 0.766
Life expectancy 73.7 years
Internet users 84.6%
Urban population 72.4%
Currency DOP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +1
TLD .do
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Dominican Republic

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Day of Kings Día de Reyes
Jan 21 Our Lady of Altagracia Día de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
Jan 26 Duarte's Birthday Día del Natalicio de Juan Pablo Duarte
Feb 27 Independence Day Día de la Independencia de la República Dominicana
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 28 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Aug 16 Restoration Day Día de la Restauración Dominicana
Sep 24 Our Lady of Mercy Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
Nov 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boca de Yuma

What is the population of Boca de Yuma?

Boca de Yuma has a population of 1,991 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 485.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boca de Yuma?

Boca de Yuma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches.

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