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El Peñón, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
4,088
Population
86/sq mi density
46 ft
Elevation
14 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
El Peñón 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 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 47.8 sq mi (123.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2964°N, 71.1841°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 | 144 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 120 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in |
El Peñón has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").