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Pescadería, Dominican Republic

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2,116 Population 44/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Pescadería has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.7 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates18.2677°N, 71.1661°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 150 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 64 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 144 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 85 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 129 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 90 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 143 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 78 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 6 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 113 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 4 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 140 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 110 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 112 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 91 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 76 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 150 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 13 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 142 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 94 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 4 261 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 223 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 182 km
2017 Irma Category 5 282 km
2017 Maria Category 3 298 km
2011 Irene Category 1 244 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 131 km
2007 Dean Category 5 240 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 223 km
2005 Dennis Category 1 294 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 236 km
2001 Iris Category 1 187 km
1998 Georges Category 3 71 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 268 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 186 km
1987 Emily Category 3 18 km
1980 Allen Category 5 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 146 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 122 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 2.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in

Pescadería has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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