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Salsipuedes, Dominican Republic

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11,675 Population 39/sq mi density
827 ft Elevation 252 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Salsipuedes 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

Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Area300.4 sq mi (778.1 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates19.4055°N, 70.3799°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

411 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 10, 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 36 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 69 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 58 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 120 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 109 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 130 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 86 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 35 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 58 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 64 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 57 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 54 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 105 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 25 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 52 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 58 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 120 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 128 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 63 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 1 223 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 82 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 102 km
2017 Irma Category 5 141 km
2017 Maria Category 3 152 km
2011 Irene Category 3 101 km
2008 Ike Category 4 199 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 279 km
2004 Frances Category 4 251 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 160 km
2000 Debby Category 1 239 km
1998 Georges Category 3 81 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 244 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 120 km
1987 Emily Category 3 126 km
1985 Kate Category 1 225 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 1,790 146 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 93 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 106 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

Salsipuedes 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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