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Palmar de Ocoa, Dominican Republic

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1,997 Population 18/sq mi density
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Palmar de Ocoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Area110.1 sq mi (285.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates18.2966°N, 70.5864°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

217 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 31 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 24 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 136 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 31 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 58 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 39 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 58 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 71 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 149 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 45 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 66 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 71 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 44 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 22 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 72 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 119 km
Mar 15, 2010 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic M4.8 123 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 74 km
Apr 9, 1997 12 km NNW of Oviedo, Dominican Republic M4.7 101 km
Jan 13, 2015 5 km WSW of Las Salinas, Dominican Republic M4.7 82 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 Beryl Category 4 280 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 171 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 190 km
2017 Irma Category 5 262 km
2017 Maria Category 3 257 km
2011 Irene Category 1 221 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 183 km
2007 Dean Category 5 248 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 273 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 176 km
2001 Iris Category 1 231 km
2000 Debby Category 1 294 km
1998 Georges Category 3 60 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 222 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 214 km
1987 Emily Category 3 44 km
1980 Allen Category 5 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in

Palmar de Ocoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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