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Jamao al Norte, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

2,216 Population 11/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Jamao al Norte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area193.6 sq mi (501.5 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates19.6355°N, 70.4466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.82"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 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 28 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 17 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 52 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 31 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 146 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 135 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 110 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 40 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 85 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 84 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 90 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 32 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 48 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 130 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 46 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 113 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 29 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 39 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 24 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 28 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 1 197 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 73 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 84 km
2017 Irma Category 5 119 km
2017 Maria Category 3 136 km
2011 Irene Category 3 78 km
2008 Ike Category 4 173 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 295 km
2004 Frances Category 4 229 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 178 km
2000 Debby Category 1 246 km
1998 Georges Category 3 100 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 289 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 112 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 224 km
1987 Emily Category 3 131 km
1985 Kate Category 1 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 100 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in Wettest
December 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in

Jamao al Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and June the driest (3.6").

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