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Castillo, Dominican Republic

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6,328 Population 107/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Castillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates19.2082°N, 70.0273°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.7"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

914 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 93 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 65 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 146 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 112 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 93 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 104 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 92 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 87 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 83 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 38 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 47 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 51 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 48 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 145 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 131 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 95 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 18 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 96 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 138 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 93 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 1 251 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 292 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 64 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 145 km
2017 Irma Category 5 148 km
2017 Maria Category 3 140 km
2011 Irene Category 2 105 km
2008 Ike Category 4 223 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 290 km
2004 Frances Category 4 262 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 117 km
2000 Debby Category 1 205 km
1998 Georges Category 3 59 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 238 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 109 km
1987 Emily Category 3 144 km
1985 Kate Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 1,790 108 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 64 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 128 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in

Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (3.6").

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