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La Romana, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
208,437
Population
2,125/sq mi density
30 ft
Elevation
9 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
La Romana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 98.1 sq mi (254.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4233°N, 68.9664°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 92 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 132 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in |
La Romana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.5").