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Mella, Dominican Republic

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2,024 Population 10/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Mella has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area209.7 sq mi (543.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates18.3587°N, 71.4172°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 122 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 144 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 149 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 93 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 116 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 149 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 112 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 113 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 116 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 115 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 34 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 147 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 98 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 148 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 32 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 130 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 129 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 112 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 120 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 128 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 4 265 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 238 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 173 km
2017 Irma Category 5 281 km
2011 Irene Category 1 243 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 293 km
2008 Ike Category 4 300 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 120 km
2007 Dean Category 5 244 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 212 km
2005 Dennis Category 1 293 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 259 km
2001 Iris Category 1 182 km
1998 Georges Category 3 60 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 279 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 184 km
1987 Emily Category 3 45 km
1980 Allen Category 5 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 118 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 94 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
October 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Mella has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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