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Pimentel, Dominican Republic

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9,550 Population 208/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Pimentel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area46.0 sq mi (119.2 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates19.1842°N, 70.1088°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.7"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

781 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 89 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 64 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 140 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 107 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 91 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 99 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 92 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 87 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 75 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 40 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 40 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 40 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 140 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 45 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 137 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 91 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 14 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 89 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 134 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 252 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 73 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 139 km
2017 Irma Category 5 152 km
2017 Maria Category 3 148 km
2011 Irene Category 3 111 km
2008 Ike Category 4 225 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 282 km
2004 Frances Category 4 268 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 124 km
2000 Debby Category 1 214 km
1998 Georges Category 3 55 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 246 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 117 km
1987 Emily Category 3 136 km
1985 Kate Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 1,790 117 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 73 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 136 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in

Pimentel has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (3.6").

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