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Río Grande, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
20,154
Population
249/sq mi density
1,302 ft
Elevation
397 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Río Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 80.9 sq mi (209.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6667°N, 70.7667°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 134 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in |
Río Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (2.7").