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Enriquillo, Dominican Republic

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5,423 Population 37/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Enriquillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates17.9000°N, 71.2333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 149 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 66 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 104 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 106 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 146 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 112 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 111 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 37 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 146 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 40 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 142 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 146 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 91 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 146 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 48 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 97 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 149 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 102 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 130 km
Jan 13, 2015 5 km WSW of Las Salinas, Dominican Republic M4.7 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 5 220 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 253 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 222 km
2011 Irene Category 1 286 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 102 km
2007 Dean Category 5 198 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 191 km
2005 Dennis Category 1 255 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 256 km
2001 Iris Category 1 151 km
1998 Georges Category 3 110 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 147 km
1987 Emily Category 3 51 km
1980 Allen Category 5 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 131 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in

Enriquillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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