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Río Limpio, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

1,376 Population 12/sq mi density
2,530 ft Elevation 771 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Río Limpio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,530 ft (771 m)
Area114.6 sq mi (296.7 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates19.2451°N, 71.5308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

222 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 M7.0 141 km
Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 108 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 138 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 136 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 85 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 130 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 147 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 140 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 121 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 124 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 119 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 134 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 136 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 144 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 132 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 130 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 132 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 105 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 105 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 148 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 1 239 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 183 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 81 km
2017 Irma Category 5 189 km
2017 Maria Category 3 234 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 291 km
2011 Irene Category 3 154 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 232 km
2008 Ike Category 4 201 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 269 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 185 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 289 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 271 km
2001 Iris Category 1 270 km
1998 Georges Category 3 41 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 229 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 274 km
1987 Emily Category 3 27 km
1985 Kate Category 2 259 km
1980 Allen Category 5 275 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 90 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 137 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake — 200 116 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake — — 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (21°C) 1.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
May 74°F (24°C) 8.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
August 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in

Río Limpio has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (1.4").

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