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El Carril, Dominican Republic

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2,643 Population 136/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
El Carril has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.3 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates18.4491°N, 70.0279°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

933 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 145 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 79 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 38 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 32 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 75 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 58 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 119 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 57 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 119 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 122 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 59 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 67 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 52 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 141 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 120 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 59 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 48 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 95 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 131 km
Mar 9, 2007 24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Fiona Category 3 113 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 203 km
2017 Irma Category 5 223 km
2017 Maria Category 3 205 km
2011 Irene Category 2 183 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 242 km
2007 Dean Category 4 273 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 115 km
2001 Iris Category 1 287 km
2000 Debby Category 1 234 km
1998 Georges Category 3 33 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 163 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 255 km
1987 Emily Category 3 82 km
1980 Allen Category 5 288 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 1,790 140 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 129 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m — 139 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake — — 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 8.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in

El Carril has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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