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Bonao, Dominican Republic

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73,269 Population 243/sq mi density
545 ft Elevation 166 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Bonao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area301.2 sq mi (780.2 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates18.9415°N, 70.4111°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.6"
81% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 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 97 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 87 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 105 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 105 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 108 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 69 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 112 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 57 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 36 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 110 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 75 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 12 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 109 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 10 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 111 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 16 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 98 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 112 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 106 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 53 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 1 274 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 114 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 135 km
2017 Irma Category 5 189 km
2017 Maria Category 3 189 km
2011 Irene Category 3 149 km
2008 Ike Category 4 248 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 240 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 149 km
2001 Iris Category 1 296 km
2000 Debby Category 1 251 km
1998 Georges Category 3 35 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 288 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 159 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 287 km
1987 Emily Category 3 95 km
1985 Kate Category 1 277 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 75 114 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
August 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in

Bonao has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (3.1").

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