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San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

21,148 Population 77/sq mi density
1,578 ft Elevation 481 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
San José de Ocoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Area274.1 sq mi (710.0 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates18.5469°N, 70.5069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

315 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 138 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 132 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 60 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 141 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 29 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 23 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 121 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 75 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 12 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 43 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 120 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 75 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 43 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 68 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 38 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 9 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 64 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 139 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 83 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 90 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
2022 Fiona Category 3 150 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 167 km
2017 Irma Category 5 233 km
2017 Maria Category 3 229 km
2011 Irene Category 2 192 km
2008 Ike Category 4 289 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 205 km
2007 Dean Category 4 277 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 296 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 161 km
2001 Iris Category 1 256 km
2000 Debby Category 1 274 km
1998 Georges Category 3 37 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 196 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 243 km
1987 Emily Category 3 59 km
1980 Allen Category 5 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 150 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
August 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
October 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in

San José de Ocoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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