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Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

29,983 Population 94/sq mi density
1,811 ft Elevation 552 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Jarabacoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,811 ft (552 m)
Area317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates19.1168°N, 70.6360°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

344 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 74 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 75 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 122 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 89 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 77 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 93 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 83 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 140 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 112 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 53 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 111 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 75 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 42 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 41 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 46 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 133 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 52 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 109 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 74 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 129 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 1 254 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 124 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 105 km
2017 Irma Category 5 178 km
2017 Maria Category 3 193 km
2011 Irene Category 3 139 km
2008 Ike Category 4 224 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 237 km
2004 Frances Category 4 290 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 176 km
2001 Iris Category 1 297 km
2000 Debby Category 1 270 km
1998 Georges Category 3 39 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 285 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 162 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 295 km
1987 Emily Category 3 92 km
1985 Kate Category 1 262 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 75 127 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
April 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 7.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in

Jarabacoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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