Restauración, Dominican Republic

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2,031 Population 18/sq mi density

1,913 ft Elevation 583 meters

75°F Avg Temperature 24°C

Restauración has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	74.5°F
	38% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,913 ft (583 m)
Area	114.6 sq mi (296.7 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	19.3153°N, 71.6924°W
Timezone	America/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"

64% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 9.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

203 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010	10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti	M7.0	134 km
Sep 22, 2003	2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic	M6.4	119 km
Jan 12, 2010	Haiti region	M5.7	129 km
Jul 12, 1994	3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic	M5.6	94 km
Sep 22, 2003	17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic	M5.6	141 km
Mar 2, 1994	0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti	M5.4	128 km
Jan 12, 2010	Haiti region	M5.3	133 km
Aug 10, 1998	11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic	M5.2	142 km
Apr 8, 1993	3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic	M5.2	135 km
Jul 7, 2012	4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic	M5.1	133 km
Jan 12, 2010	5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti	M5.0	137 km
Jan 13, 2010	8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti	M5.0	124 km
Jan 13, 2010	6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti	M4.9	125 km
Jul 24, 1994	5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic	M4.9	118 km
Oct 28, 2003	2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic	M4.9	115 km
Jan 13, 2010	15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti	M4.9	141 km
Oct 16, 2003	3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic	M4.8	116 km
Feb 23, 2010	8 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti	M4.8	134 km
Sep 22, 2003	5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic	M4.8	97 km
May 18, 2023	Dominican Republic region	M4.8	105 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Oscar	Category 1	225 km
2022	Fiona	Category 3	189 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	83 km
2017	Irma	Category 5	187 km
2017	Maria	Category 3	237 km
2016	Matthew	Category 4	274 km
2011	Irene	Category 3	156 km
2010	Tomas	Category 1	214 km
2008	Ike	Category 4	190 km
2008	Hanna	Category 1	255 km
2008	Gustav	Category 1	179 km
2006	Ernesto	Category 1	289 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 1	289 km
2001	Iris	Category 1	274 km
1998	Georges	Category 3	55 km
1996	Hortense	Category 3	238 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 3	273 km
1987	Emily	Category 3	41 km
1985	Kate	Category 2	254 km
1980	Allen	Category 5	273 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
1842	CAP-HAITIAN	Earthquake	5.0 m	5,300	72 km
2010	HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC	Eruption + Earthquake	3.2 m	316,000	130 km
1770	PORT-AU-PRINCE	Eruption + Earthquake	—	200	111 km
1751	AZUA DE COMPOSTELA	Earthquake	—	—	138 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	72°F (22°C)	1.6 in
March	74°F (23°C)	2.5 in
April	75°F (24°C)	5.0 in
May	76°F (24°C)	8.9 in
June	77°F (25°C)	7.4 in
July	77°F (25°C)	5.6 in
August	77°F (25°C)	6.9 in	Warmest
September	76°F (25°C)	9.0 in	Wettest
October	75°F (24°C)	8.5 in
November	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in
December	72°F (22°C)	1.8 in

Restauración has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (1.4").

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