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Pedro Sánchez, Dominican Republic

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1,621 Population 5/sq mi density
509 ft Elevation 155 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Pedro Sánchez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area301.6 sq mi (781.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates18.8638°N, 69.1087°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.3"
80% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,633 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 30, 2025.

Feb 25, 2025 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.9 126 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 121 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 112 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 114 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 145 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 100 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 137 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 32 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 102 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 127 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 136 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 128 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 127 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 97 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 86 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 29 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 129 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 105 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 127 km
Mar 16, 2011 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 231 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 23 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 248 km
2017 Irma Category 5 143 km
2017 Maria Category 3 104 km
2011 Irene Category 1 99 km
2010 Earl Category 4 282 km
2008 Ike Category 4 276 km
2004 Frances Category 4 267 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 14 km
2000 Debby Category 1 127 km
1998 Georges Category 3 66 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 217 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 57 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 279 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 260 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 298 km
1987 Emily Category 3 181 km
1985 Kate Category 1 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,790 44 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 82 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 7.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in

Pedro Sánchez has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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