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San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

217,899 Population 3,490/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Pedro de Macorís 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 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area62.4 sq mi (161.7 km²)
Population Density3,490/sq mi
Coordinates18.4539°N, 69.3086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 111 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 147 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 109 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 112 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 31 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 87 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 108 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 132 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 116 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 91 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 132 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 146 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 81 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 118 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 73 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 126 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 114 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 48 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 94 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 118 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 Ernesto Category 1 274 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 58 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 256 km
2017 Irma Category 5 193 km
2017 Maria Category 3 153 km
2011 Irene Category 1 149 km
2007 Dean Category 4 285 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 50 km
2000 Debby Category 1 172 km
1998 Georges Category 3 17 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 266 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 105 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 298 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 256 km
1987 Emily Category 3 136 km
1985 Kate Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 94 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 118 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 78 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in

San Pedro de Macorís has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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