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Mao, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

48,297 Population 161/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Mao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area300.1 sq mi (777.3 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates19.5491°N, 71.0781°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

226 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 49 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 82 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 72 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 28 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 147 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 115 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 148 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 109 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 145 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 105 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 107 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 113 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 135 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 46 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 99 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 137 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 29 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 52 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 47 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 212 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 125 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 41 km
2017 Irma Category 5 146 km
2017 Maria Category 3 179 km
2011 Irene Category 3 107 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 269 km
2008 Ike Category 4 173 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 266 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 243 km
2004 Frances Category 4 260 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 234 km
1998 Georges Category 3 80 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 170 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 270 km
1987 Emily Category 3 75 km
1985 Kate Category 1 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 5,300 120 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in

Mao has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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