Monte Plata, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

15,532 Population 52/sq mi density

180 ft Elevation 55 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Monte Plata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	78.3°F
	45% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	180 ft (55 m)
Area	301.5 sq mi (780.8 km²)
Population Density	52/sq mi
Coordinates	18.8075°N, 69.7843°W
Timezone	America/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"

102% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 11.18"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,482 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003	2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic	M6.4	143 km
Mar 26, 1991	10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic	M5.8	116 km
Jan 15, 1992	30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic	M5.7	124 km
Sep 22, 2003	17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic	M5.6	144 km
Jan 5, 2012	5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic	M5.5	81 km
Aug 19, 1993	11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic	M5.3	71 km
Feb 4, 2019	27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic	M5.3	150 km
Oct 11, 1990	11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic	M5.3	44 km
Aug 10, 1998	11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic	M5.2	82 km
Jan 23, 2012	11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic	M5.1	87 km
Apr 24, 1996	4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic	M5.1	57 km
Feb 14, 2009	11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic	M5.0	92 km
Jun 8, 2007	1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic	M5.0	56 km
Jan 19, 2012	38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic	M5.0	137 km
Mar 4, 2009	11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic	M5.0	141 km
Feb 1, 2023	33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic	M5.0	114 km
Jan 18, 1995	5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic	M5.0	59 km
Oct 29, 2017	8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic	M4.9	82 km
Oct 28, 2003	2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic	M4.9	145 km
Mar 9, 2007	24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic	M4.9	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Ernesto	Category 1	296 km
2022	Fiona	Category 3	70 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	192 km
2017	Irma	Category 5	175 km
2017	Maria	Category 3	159 km
2011	Irene	Category 2	136 km
2008	Ike	Category 4	271 km
2008	Gustav	Category 1	285 km
2004	Frances	Category 4	297 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 1	83 km
2000	Debby	Category 1	193 km
1998	Georges	Category 3	25 km
1996	Bertha	Category 3	259 km
1996	Hortense	Category 2	121 km
1987	Emily	Category 3	130 km
1985	Kate	Category 1	275 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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	96 km
1946	NORTHEASTERN COAST	Earthquake	0.6 m	75	83 km
1989	PUERTO RICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	102 km
1751	AZUA DE COMPOSTELA	Earthquake	—	—	102 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	75°F (24°C)	2.9 in
March	77°F (25°C)	3.6 in
April	78°F (26°C)	4.9 in
May	79°F (26°C)	9.5 in
June	80°F (27°C)	8.3 in
July	81°F (27°C)	8.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	11.2 in	Wettest
September	80°F (27°C)	9.1 in
October	80°F (26°C)	8.2 in
November	78°F (25°C)	5.0 in
December	76°F (24°C)	3.0 in

Monte Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (2.4").

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