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Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
123,787
Population
158/sq mi density
312 ft
Elevation
95 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Salvaleón de Higüey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 778.9 sq mi (2,017.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.6150°N, 68.7080°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 77 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 129 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in |
Salvaleón de Higüey has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.3").