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Luperón, Dominican Republic

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4,393 Population 37/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Luperón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area119.6 sq mi (309.8 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates19.8913°N, 70.9620°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 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 33 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 70 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 16 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 48 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 145 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 101 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 131 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 136 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 129 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 106 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 29 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 21 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 24 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 32 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 63 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 34 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 47 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 57 km
Oct 31, 1995 17 km ENE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic M4.8 129 km
May 14, 1997 0 km W of Gaspar Hernández, Dominican Republic M4.7 77 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 1 172 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 90 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 25 km
2017 Irma Category 5 107 km
2017 Maria Category 3 141 km
2011 Irene Category 3 68 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 276 km
2008 Ike Category 4 135 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 247 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 278 km
2004 Frances Category 4 220 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 239 km
1998 Georges Category 3 119 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 291 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 139 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 234 km
1987 Emily Category 3 114 km
1985 Kate Category 1 179 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 5,300 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
March 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
April 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in
May 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in Wettest

Luperón has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (1.9").

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