Hostos, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
1,813
Population
31/sq mi density
157 ft
Elevation
48 meters
78°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Hostos 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. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.1804°N, 70.0205°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 107 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 65 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 127 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in |
Hostos has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (3.6").