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Ramón Santana, Dominican Republic

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2,175 Population 35/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Ramón Santana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area62.4 sq mi (161.7 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates18.5422°N, 69.1798°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,854 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 30, 2025.

May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 104 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 100 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 136 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 127 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 80 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 122 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 29 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 144 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 126 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 146 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 83 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 123 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 70 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 124 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 71 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 31 km
Mar 16, 2011 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.0 144 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 142 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 128 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 86 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 Ernesto Category 1 257 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 41 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 260 km
2017 Irma Category 5 177 km
2017 Maria Category 3 138 km
2011 Irene Category 1 134 km
2007 Dean Category 4 296 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 34 km
2000 Debby Category 1 156 km
1998 Georges Category 3 30 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 250 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 89 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 281 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 264 km
1987 Emily Category 3 153 km
1985 Kate Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 81 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 112 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in

Ramón Santana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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