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El Rubio, Dominican Republic

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758 Population 8/sq mi density
1,808 ft Elevation 551 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
El Rubio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area101.7 sq mi (263.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.3697°N, 71.0696°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

233 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 62 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 88 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 46 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 84 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 138 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 130 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 128 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 98 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 96 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 126 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 106 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 94 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 99 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 118 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 117 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 59 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 94 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 66 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 71 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 231 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 137 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 61 km
2017 Irma Category 5 164 km
2017 Maria Category 3 194 km
2011 Irene Category 3 125 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 274 km
2008 Ike Category 4 193 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 283 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 231 km
2004 Frances Category 4 279 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 227 km
2001 Iris Category 1 300 km
1998 Georges Category 3 63 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 183 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 285 km
1987 Emily Category 3 61 km
1985 Kate Category 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 126 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 4.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in

El Rubio has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.6").

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