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Sabana Iglesia, Dominican Republic

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5,135 Population 205/sq mi density
955 ft Elevation 291 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Sabana Iglesia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.9 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates19.3211°N, 70.7599°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

302 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 52 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 65 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 146 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 71 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 51 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 119 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 109 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 78 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 128 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 67 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 76 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 126 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 66 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 72 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 122 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 51 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 61 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 99 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 98 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 49 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 3 119 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 79 km
2017 Irma Category 5 158 km
2017 Maria Category 3 183 km
2011 Irene Category 3 121 km
2008 Ike Category 4 199 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 247 km
2004 Frances Category 4 272 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 194 km
2000 Debby Category 1 280 km
1998 Georges Category 3 58 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 271 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 158 km
1987 Emily Category 3 86 km
1985 Kate Category 1 243 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 75 134 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 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
May 74°F (24°C) 7.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in

Sabana Iglesia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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