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La Uvilla, Dominican Republic

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2,178 Population 7/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
La Uvilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area314.0 sq mi (813.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.3619°N, 71.2105°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 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 M7.0 144 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 138 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 73 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 90 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 131 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 93 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 138 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 77 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 18 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 15 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 111 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 108 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 100 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 150 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 110 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 133 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 145 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 78 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 103 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 6 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 Beryl Category 4 270 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 220 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 171 km
2017 Irma Category 5 274 km
2017 Maria Category 3 294 km
2011 Irene Category 1 236 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 134 km
2007 Dean Category 5 248 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 227 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 238 km
2001 Iris Category 1 193 km
1998 Georges Category 3 63 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 264 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 193 km
1987 Emily Category 3 23 km
1980 Allen Category 5 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 140 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 116 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 84°F (29°C) 3.5 in
October 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in

La Uvilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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