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Paya, Dominican Republic

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6,916 Population 21/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Paya 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 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area337.0 sq mi (872.9 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates18.2620°N, 70.2956°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 44 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 10 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 19 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 110 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 50 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 88 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 69 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 89 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 144 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 70 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 64 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 36 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 102 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 115 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 30 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 30 km
Jul 22, 1993 8 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M4.8 136 km
Jan 1, 1995 8 km W of Samaná, Dominican Republic M4.8 141 km
Mar 15, 2010 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic M4.8 104 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km SSE of Peralta, Dominican Republic M4.7 56 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 4 281 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 148 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 205 km
2017 Irma Category 5 255 km
2017 Maria Category 3 240 km
2011 Irene Category 1 214 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 207 km
2007 Dean Category 5 252 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 297 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 149 km
2001 Iris Category 1 252 km
2000 Debby Category 1 269 km
1998 Georges Category 3 50 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 198 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 223 km
1987 Emily Category 3 53 km
1980 Allen Category 5 264 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 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in

Paya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.2").

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