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Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

10,218 Population 303/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Las Matas de Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area33.8 sq mi (87.4 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates19.6712°N, 71.5047°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 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 88 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 125 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 108 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 62 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 136 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 145 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 84 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 66 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 74 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 24 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 86 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 90 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 21 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 121 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km SSE of Peralta, Dominican Republic M4.7 150 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 42 km
May 14, 1997 0 km W of Gaspar Hernández, Dominican Republic M4.7 128 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 117 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 101 km
Sep 22, 2003 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.7 89 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 Oscar Category 1 195 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 148 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 41 km
2017 Irma Category 5 143 km
2017 Maria Category 3 194 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 293 km
2011 Irene Category 3 112 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 222 km
2008 Ike Category 4 157 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 229 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 222 km
2004 Frances Category 4 263 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 280 km
1998 Georges Category 3 87 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 200 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 278 km
1987 Emily Category 3 75 km
1985 Kate Category 2 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 1.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.8 in
August 83°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in

Las Matas de Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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