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Paraíso, Dominican Republic

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6,490 Population 91/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Paraíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area71.2 sq mi (184.3 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates17.9917°N, 71.1653°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 58 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 93 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 116 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 150 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 101 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 98 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 26 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 134 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 28 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 133 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 148 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 84 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 130 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 90 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 39 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 89 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 118 km
Jan 13, 2015 5 km WSW of Las Salinas, Dominican Republic M4.7 37 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km SSE of Peralta, Dominican Republic M4.7 75 km
Jan 28, 2016 10 km NW of Cayes-Jacmel, Haiti M4.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 5 232 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 241 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 212 km
2011 Irene Category 1 274 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 113 km
2007 Dean Category 5 210 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 203 km
2005 Dennis Category 1 267 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 246 km
2001 Iris Category 1 164 km
1998 Georges Category 3 98 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 288 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 159 km
1987 Emily Category 3 39 km
1980 Allen Category 5 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 133 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in

Paraíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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