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San José de Las Matas, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
9,853
Population
16/sq mi density
1,719 ft
Elevation
524 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
San José de Las Matas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 617.1 sq mi (1,598.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3392°N, 70.9382°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 140 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in |
San José de Las Matas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (2.0").