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Río Verde Arriba, Dominican Republic

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3,613 Population 22/sq mi density
554 ft Elevation 169 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Río Verde Arriba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area164.2 sq mi (425.2 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates19.3158°N, 70.5664°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

350 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 53 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 52 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 145 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 62 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 66 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 112 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 102 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 141 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 135 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 74 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 55 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 57 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 134 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 53 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 60 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 94 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 54 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 41 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 132 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 149 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 Oscar Category 1 232 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 103 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 93 km
2017 Irma Category 5 155 km
2017 Maria Category 3 173 km
2011 Irene Category 3 116 km
2008 Ike Category 4 204 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 259 km
2004 Frances Category 4 266 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 174 km
2000 Debby Category 1 260 km
1998 Georges Category 3 62 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 262 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 142 km
1987 Emily Category 3 104 km
1985 Kate Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 75 114 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
April 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
August 80°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in

Río Verde Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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