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Oviedo, Dominican Republic

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2,671 Population 18/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Oviedo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates17.8014°N, 71.4010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 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 M7.0 143 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 86 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 138 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 124 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 87 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 133 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 135 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 55 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 131 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 57 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 110 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 149 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 136 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 140 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 61 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 122 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 116 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 139 km
Feb 23, 2010 8 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.8 145 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km SSE of Peralta, Dominican Republic M4.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 5 205 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 273 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 234 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 81 km
2007 Dean Category 5 183 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 170 km
2005 Dennis Category 1 237 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 277 km
2001 Iris Category 1 131 km
1998 Georges Category 3 122 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 128 km
1987 Emily Category 3 70 km
1980 Allen Category 5 173 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 316,000 140 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 123 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in

Oviedo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.0").

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