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Guatapanal, Dominican Republic

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1,657 Population 35/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Guatapanal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates19.5071°N, 70.9171°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

260 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 39 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 68 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 62 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 28 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 144 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 135 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 145 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 104 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 94 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 88 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 142 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 92 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 98 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 124 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 81 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 136 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 37 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 73 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 37 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 69 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 1 213 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 115 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 53 km
2017 Irma Category 5 143 km
2017 Maria Category 3 173 km
2011 Irene Category 3 105 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 286 km
2008 Ike Category 4 177 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 281 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 253 km
2004 Frances Category 4 260 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 216 km
2000 Debby Category 1 295 km
1998 Georges Category 3 80 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 161 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 263 km
1987 Emily Category 3 83 km
1985 Kate Category 1 222 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
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 137 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 149 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in
March 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.0 in
December 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in

Guatapanal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (2.0").

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