Cabrera, Dominican Republic

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4,947 Population 42/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Cabrera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area116.7 sq mi (302.1 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates19.6426°N, 69.9049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.6"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

771 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 82 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 44 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 107 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 70 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 142 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 116 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 129 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 21 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 95 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 100 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 149 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 95 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 49 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 144 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 85 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 84 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 52 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 80 km
Mar 15, 2010 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic M4.8 76 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 94 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
2025 Erin Category 4 281 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 208 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 256 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 31 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 139 km
2017 Irma Category 5 98 km
2017 Maria Category 3 96 km
2011 Irene Category 2 55 km
2010 Earl Category 4 263 km
2008 Ike Category 4 178 km
2004 Frances Category 4 213 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 133 km
2000 Debby Category 1 190 km
1998 Georges Category 3 109 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 270 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 66 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 195 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 294 km
1987 Emily Category 3 182 km
1985 Kate Category 1 192 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 1,790 104 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 45 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
October 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in

Cabrera has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 72.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (3.6").

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