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Salcedo, Dominican Republic

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45,299 Population 151/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Salcedo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area300.4 sq mi (778.1 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates19.3777°N, 70.4172°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

400 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 40 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 68 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 60 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 117 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 106 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 131 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 149 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 82 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 147 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 40 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 56 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 55 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 61 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 54 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 146 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 101 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 27 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 126 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 51 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 1 226 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 87 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 101 km
2017 Irma Category 5 146 km
2017 Maria Category 3 157 km
2011 Irene Category 3 105 km
2008 Ike Category 4 201 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 274 km
2004 Frances Category 4 255 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 162 km
2000 Debby Category 1 243 km
1998 Georges Category 3 76 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 249 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 125 km
1987 Emily Category 3 121 km
1985 Kate Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,790 149 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 97 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in

Salcedo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.4").

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