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El Palmar, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
2,445
Population
8/sq mi density
46 ft
Elevation
14 meters
82°F
Avg Temperature
28°C
El Palmar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 314.0 sq mi (813.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4114°N, 71.2456°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 136 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 112 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in |
El Palmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").