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El Cacao, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
1,997
Population
24/sq mi density
1,322 ft
Elevation
403 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
El Cacao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 83.2 sq mi (215.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5272°N, 70.2959°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 137 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in |
El Cacao has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.4").