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Las Charcas, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

4,720 Population 43/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Las Charcas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area110.1 sq mi (285.1 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates18.4503°N, 70.6172°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 148 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 145 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 48 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 149 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 30 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 134 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 31 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 23 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 60 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 58 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 59 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 134 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 53 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 62 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 58 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 15 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 104 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 60 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 69 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 296 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 166 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 172 km
2017 Irma Category 5 247 km
2017 Maria Category 3 245 km
2011 Irene Category 2 207 km
2008 Ike Category 4 297 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 189 km
2007 Dean Category 4 265 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 280 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 175 km
2001 Iris Category 1 241 km
2000 Debby Category 1 289 km
1998 Georges Category 3 43 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 211 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 229 km
1987 Emily Category 3 44 km
1980 Allen Category 5 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 10 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (26°C) 2.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in

Las Charcas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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