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Gonzalo, Dominican Republic

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2,027 Population 9/sq mi density
938 ft Elevation 286 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Gonzalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area230.1 sq mi (595.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates18.9515°N, 69.7511°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.0"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,512 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 M6.4 133 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 104 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 138 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 133 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 95 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 47 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 84 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 90 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 74 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 60 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 145 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 145 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 93 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 61 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 62 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 130 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 136 km
Mar 9, 2007 24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.9 137 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 122 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 59 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 1 286 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 283 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 60 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 185 km
2017 Irma Category 5 160 km
2017 Maria Category 3 145 km
2011 Irene Category 2 120 km
2008 Ike Category 4 257 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 296 km
2004 Frances Category 4 281 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 81 km
2000 Debby Category 1 184 km
1998 Georges Category 3 40 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 244 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 108 km
1987 Emily Category 3 145 km
1985 Kate Category 1 259 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 86 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 66 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 97 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
April 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 10.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in

Gonzalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (3.0").

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