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Cotuí, Dominican Republic

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41,641 Population 123/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cotuí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area337.3 sq mi (873.7 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates19.0539°N, 70.1512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

760 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 97 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 76 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 125 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 102 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 113 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 84 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 89 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 72 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 61 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 139 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 55 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 138 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 26 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 30 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 26 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 136 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 125 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 142 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 100 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 26 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 1 265 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 85 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 145 km
2017 Irma Category 5 168 km
2017 Maria Category 3 162 km
2011 Irene Category 3 126 km
2008 Ike Category 4 239 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 269 km
2004 Frances Category 4 283 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 124 km
2000 Debby Category 1 221 km
1998 Georges Category 3 40 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 260 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 130 km
1987 Emily Category 3 123 km
1985 Kate Category 1 261 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 1,790 123 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 85 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m - 139 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in

Cotuí has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (3.4").

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