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El Puerto, Dominican Republic

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3,278 Population 14/sq mi density
400 ft Elevation 122 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
El Puerto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Area243.3 sq mi (630.2 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates18.7833°N, 69.4667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.9"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,575 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 144 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 137 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 148 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 139 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 107 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 12 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 120 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 99 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 114 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 106 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 124 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 90 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 59 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 126 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 110 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 92 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 90 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 110 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 133 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 268 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 45 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 220 km
2017 Irma Category 5 165 km
2017 Maria Category 3 136 km
2011 Irene Category 2 124 km
2008 Ike Category 4 280 km
2004 Frances Category 4 287 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 49 km
2000 Debby Category 1 164 km
1998 Georges Category 3 32 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 246 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 93 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 298 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 296 km
1987 Emily Category 3 147 km
1985 Kate Category 1 267 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 71 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 80 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 70 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in

El Puerto has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (2.1").

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