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Pedro García, Dominican Republic

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1,457 Population 41/sq mi density
1,490 ft Elevation 454 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Pedro García has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Area35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates19.5920°N, 70.6526°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

295 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 21 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 38 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 34 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 39 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 144 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 134 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 106 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 86 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 61 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 85 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 91 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 60 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 126 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 22 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 94 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 85 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 23 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 19 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 28 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 23 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 1 201 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 89 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 67 km
2017 Irma Category 5 126 km
2017 Maria Category 3 151 km
2011 Irene Category 3 90 km
2008 Ike Category 4 172 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 278 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 293 km
2004 Frances Category 4 240 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 195 km
2000 Debby Category 1 268 km
1998 Georges Category 3 89 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 133 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 240 km
1987 Emily Category 3 111 km
1985 Kate Category 1 212 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 75 121 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
October 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in Wettest
December 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in

Pedro García has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (3.3").

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