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La Descubierta, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
5,521
Population
67/sq mi density
102 ft
Elevation
31 meters
75°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
La Descubierta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°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
72°F Jan (22°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 82.2 sq mi (212.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5705°N, 71.7297°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 86 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 61 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in |
La Descubierta has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.8").