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Castañuelas, Dominican Republic

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4,209 Population 87/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Castañuelas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area48.6 sq mi (125.9 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates19.7139°N, 71.4988°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 87 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 124 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 106 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 60 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 136 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 83 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 146 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 65 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 73 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 89 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 120 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 16 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 20 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 85 km
May 14, 1997 0 km W of Gaspar Hernández, Dominican Republic M4.7 127 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 39 km
Sep 22, 2003 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.7 87 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 100 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 120 km
May 21, 2001 6 km WSW of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M4.7 144 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 Oscar Category 1 191 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 144 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 38 km
2017 Irma Category 5 138 km
2017 Maria Category 3 190 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 293 km
2011 Irene Category 3 108 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 222 km
2008 Ike Category 4 152 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 225 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 226 km
2004 Frances Category 4 259 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 281 km
1998 Georges Category 3 91 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 197 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 273 km
1987 Emily Category 3 79 km
1985 Kate Category 2 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in

Castañuelas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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