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Cambita Garabitos, Dominican Republic

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13,382 Population 161/sq mi density
604 ft Elevation 184 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Cambita Garabitos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area83.2 sq mi (215.6 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates18.4546°N, 70.1991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

626 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 M5.8 141 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 66 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 22 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 14 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 92 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 102 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 42 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 122 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 102 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 49 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 137 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 59 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 44 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 51 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 113 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 53 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 93 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 30 km
Mar 15, 2010 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic M4.8 81 km
Jan 1, 1995 8 km W of Samaná, Dominican Republic M4.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Fiona Category 3 127 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 192 km
2017 Irma Category 5 231 km
2017 Maria Category 3 218 km
2011 Irene Category 2 190 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 227 km
2007 Dean Category 4 273 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 132 km
2001 Iris Category 1 274 km
2000 Debby Category 1 250 km
1998 Georges Category 3 27 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 178 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 247 km
1987 Emily Category 3 76 km
1980 Allen Category 5 286 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 75 138 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
October 76°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in

Cambita Garabitos has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.7").

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