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La Peña, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
976
Population
3/sq mi density
348 ft
Elevation
106 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
La Peña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 384.4 sq mi (995.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2768°N, 70.1717°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 |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,790 | 123 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 75 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in |
La Peña has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (3.1").