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Monte Plata, Dominican Republic

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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 Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area301.5 sq mi (780.8 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates18.8075°N, 69.7843°W
TimezoneAmerica/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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