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Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
8,531
Population
81/sq mi density
591 ft
Elevation
180 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Piedra Blanca 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 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 105.3 sq mi (272.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8443°N, 70.3169°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 146 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 113 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 | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in |
Piedra Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (3.5").