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Peralta, Dominican Republic

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7,236 Population 108/sq mi density
1,581 ft Elevation 482 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Peralta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,581 ft (482 m)
Area67.1 sq mi (173.8 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates18.5816°N, 70.7703°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

259 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 M6.4 133 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 136 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 65 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 132 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 52 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 148 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 50 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 55 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 25 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 59 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 129 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 54 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 58 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 82 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 56 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 100 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 33 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 81 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 59 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 133 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
2022 Fiona Category 3 168 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 153 km
2017 Irma Category 5 239 km
2017 Maria Category 3 244 km
2011 Irene Category 2 200 km
2008 Ike Category 4 281 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 185 km
2007 Dean Category 4 277 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 277 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 188 km
2001 Iris Category 1 241 km
2000 Debby Category 1 299 km
1998 Georges Category 3 25 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 213 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 237 km
1987 Emily Category 3 40 km
1980 Allen Category 5 282 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 12 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in

Peralta has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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