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Fantino, Dominican Republic

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10,024 Population 206/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Fantino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area48.7 sq mi (126.1 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates19.1215°N, 70.2997°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

498 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 83 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 67 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 127 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 96 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 90 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 89 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 107 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 77 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 59 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 133 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 52 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 132 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 27 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 26 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 32 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 131 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 125 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 75 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 134 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 255 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 94 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 128 km
2017 Irma Category 5 166 km
2017 Maria Category 3 166 km
2011 Irene Category 3 126 km
2008 Ike Category 4 231 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 262 km
2004 Frances Category 4 281 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 141 km
2000 Debby Category 1 235 km
1998 Georges Category 3 48 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 265 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 137 km
1987 Emily Category 3 117 km
1985 Kate Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 1,790 137 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 94 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in

Fantino has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (3.4").

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