Constanza, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

29,481 Population 78/sq mi density
3,862 ft Elevation 1,177 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Constanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation3,862 ft (1,177 m)
Area378.1 sq mi (979.4 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates18.9092°N, 70.7450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

315 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 97 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 101 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 100 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 96 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 114 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 77 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 146 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 69 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 87 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 45 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 85 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 99 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 43 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 114 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 46 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 84 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 111 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 97 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 277 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 146 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 120 km
2017 Irma Category 5 202 km
2017 Maria Category 3 216 km
2011 Irene Category 3 165 km
2008 Ike Category 4 245 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 212 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 184 km
2001 Iris Category 1 271 km
2000 Debby Category 1 285 km
1998 Georges Category 3 14 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 186 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 270 km
1987 Emily Category 3 73 km
1985 Kate Category 1 288 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 75 146 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 7.9 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
August 65°F (18°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 6.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in

Constanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 58°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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