La Vega, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
282,055
Population
938/sq mi density
269 ft
Elevation
82 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
La Vega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 300.7 sq mi (778.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2203°N, 70.5310°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 113 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in |
La Vega has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (2.5").