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Estero Hondo, Dominican Republic

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1,649 Population 23/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Estero Hondo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area72.4 sq mi (187.4 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates19.8271°N, 71.1741°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 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 53 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 91 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 27 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 71 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 147 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 119 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 138 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 136 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 143 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 120 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 49 km
Oct 31, 1995 17 km ENE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic M4.8 150 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 40 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 55 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 35 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 25 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 51 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 33 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 85 km
Sep 22, 2003 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.7 51 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 Oscar Category 1 185 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 110 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 9 km
2017 Irma Category 5 120 km
2017 Maria Category 3 159 km
2011 Irene Category 3 80 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 254 km
2008 Ike Category 4 143 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 236 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 257 km
2004 Frances Category 4 234 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 255 km
1998 Georges Category 3 106 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 162 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 248 km
1987 Emily Category 3 98 km
1985 Kate Category 1 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 5,300 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in

Estero Hondo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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