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Miches, Dominican Republic

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9,273 Population 47/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Miches has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (511.1 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates18.9836°N, 69.0476°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.3"
80% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,971 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 25, 2025 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.9 114 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 128 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 102 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 119 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 108 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 148 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 45 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 141 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 118 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 110 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 134 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 125 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 134 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 112 km
Mar 16, 2011 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.0 119 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 37 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 136 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 108 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 93 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 3 286 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 219 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 21 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 248 km
2017 Irma Category 5 129 km
2017 Maria Category 4 89 km
2011 Irene Category 1 84 km
2010 Earl Category 4 268 km
2008 Ike Category 4 264 km
2004 Frances Category 4 253 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 21 km
2000 Debby Category 1 115 km
1998 Georges Category 3 81 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 298 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 203 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 44 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 266 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 249 km
1987 Emily Category 3 194 km
1985 Kate Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,790 30 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 75 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 7.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in

Miches has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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