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San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic

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17,001 Population 57/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Fernando de Monte Cristi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area299.6 sq mi (775.8 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates19.8480°N, 71.6460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 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 M6.4 102 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 140 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 76 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 119 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 121 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 98 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 135 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 25 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 15 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 104 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 100 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 89 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 82 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 82 km
May 14, 1997 0 km W of Gaspar Hernández, Dominican Republic M4.7 144 km
Sep 22, 2003 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.7 100 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 141 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 17 km
Jan 26, 2008 4 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.6 100 km
May 1, 2008 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti M4.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 171 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 145 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 47 km
2017 Irma Category 5 130 km
2017 Maria Category 3 190 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 278 km
2011 Irene Category 3 106 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 205 km
2008 Ike Category 4 133 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 205 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 229 km
2004 Frances Category 4 252 km
1998 Georges Category 3 106 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 199 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 268 km
1987 Emily Category 3 96 km
1985 Kate Category 2 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in

San Fernando de Monte Cristi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.3").

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