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Juan López Abajo, Dominican Republic

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1,535 Population 9/sq mi density
833 ft Elevation 254 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Juan López Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area164.2 sq mi (425.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.4333°N, 70.5000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

360 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 42 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 38 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 57 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 53 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 124 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 113 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 142 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 88 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 64 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 46 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 148 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 63 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 69 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 44 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 146 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 107 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 37 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 107 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 47 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 219 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 90 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 90 km
2017 Irma Category 5 141 km
2017 Maria Category 3 158 km
2011 Irene Category 3 101 km
2008 Ike Category 4 193 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 273 km
2004 Frances Category 4 252 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 173 km
2000 Debby Category 1 252 km
1998 Georges Category 3 77 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 247 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 128 km
1987 Emily Category 3 116 km
1985 Kate Category 1 225 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 75 105 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in

Juan López Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.4").

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