Postrer Río, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
3,078
Population
48/sq mi density
52 ft
Elevation
16 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Postrer Río has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 63.9 sq mi (165.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5437°N, 71.6356°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1842 | CAP-HAITIAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 5,300 | 147 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 95 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 70 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in |
Postrer Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.9").