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Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic

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35,999 Population 119/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Hato Mayor del Rey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area301.6 sq mi (781.0 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates18.7658°N, 69.2558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,603 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 25, 2025 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.9 145 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 125 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 119 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 131 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 126 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 102 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 119 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 13 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 136 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 146 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 105 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 122 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 142 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 112 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 149 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 112 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 108 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 95 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 37 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 90 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 Ernesto Category 1 250 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 38 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 240 km
2017 Irma Category 5 161 km
2017 Maria Category 3 122 km
2011 Irene Category 1 114 km
2008 Ike Category 4 284 km
2004 Frances Category 4 282 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 27 km
2000 Debby Category 1 146 km
1998 Georges Category 3 50 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 236 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 76 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 298 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 278 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 289 km
1987 Emily Category 3 162 km
1985 Kate Category 1 264 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 60 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 86 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in

Hato Mayor del Rey has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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