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Juan de Herrera, Dominican Republic

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5,543 Population 154/sq mi density
1,565 ft Elevation 477 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Juan de Herrera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Area36.0 sq mi (93.3 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates18.8740°N, 71.2383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 148 km
Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 117 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 135 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 116 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 142 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 104 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 139 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 111 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 144 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 108 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 73 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 78 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 97 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 143 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 71 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 138 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 137 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 95 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 97 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 60 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 1 288 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 189 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 114 km
2017 Irma Category 5 221 km
2017 Maria Category 3 250 km
2011 Irene Category 2 182 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 278 km
2008 Ike Category 4 249 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 178 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 269 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 236 km
2001 Iris Category 1 242 km
1998 Georges Category 3 17 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 228 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 244 km
1987 Emily Category 3 31 km
1985 Kate Category 1 294 km
1980 Allen Category 5 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 5,300 140 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 144 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake — 200 119 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake — — 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in

Juan de Herrera has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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