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Jicomé, Dominican Republic

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1,725 Population 19/sq mi density
1,365 ft Elevation 416 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Jicomé 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

Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)
Area91.1 sq mi (235.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates19.6496°N, 70.9493°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

229 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 32 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 67 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 12 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 55 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 119 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 108 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 92 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 106 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 113 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 90 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 29 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 140 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 62 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 35 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 54 km
Oct 31, 1995 17 km ENE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic M4.8 126 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 30 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 65 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 11 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 19 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 1 198 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 108 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 38 km
2017 Irma Category 5 130 km
2017 Maria Category 3 162 km
2011 Irene Category 3 91 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 280 km
2008 Ike Category 4 161 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 267 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 260 km
2004 Frances Category 4 246 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 225 km
2000 Debby Category 1 299 km
1998 Georges Category 3 96 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 153 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 253 km
1987 Emily Category 3 93 km
1985 Kate Category 1 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 5,300 131 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 131 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

Jicomé 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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