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Palmar Arriba, Dominican Republic

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3,700 Population 88/sq mi density
581 ft Elevation 177 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Palmar Arriba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates19.5396°N, 70.7383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 27 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 49 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 48 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 31 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 141 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 131 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 101 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 85 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 69 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 84 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 90 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 27 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 122 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 145 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 65 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 52 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 80 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 88 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 24 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 207 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 99 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 63 km
2017 Irma Category 5 134 km
2017 Maria Category 3 160 km
2011 Irene Category 3 97 km
2008 Ike Category 4 176 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 268 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 291 km
2004 Frances Category 4 249 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 200 km
2000 Debby Category 1 277 km
1998 Georges Category 3 83 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 144 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 250 km
1987 Emily Category 3 100 km
1985 Kate Category 1 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 130 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in
May 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 7.3 in Wettest
December 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in

Palmar Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (2.7").

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