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San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic

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5,285 Population 11/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Rafael del Yuma 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 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area485.1 sq mi (1,256.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates18.4299°N, 68.6739°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.73"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 30, 2025.

Feb 25, 2025 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.9 130 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 55 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 106 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 47 km
Jun 11, 1996 129 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.5 138 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 81 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 35 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 71 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 118 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 37 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 42 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 20 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 39 km
Mar 16, 2011 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.0 104 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 38 km
Mar 9, 2007 24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.9 28 km
Sep 17, 1990 41 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M4.9 57 km
Mar 6, 2020 52 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.8 61 km
Oct 21, 1991 54 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.8 64 km
Jul 8, 1990 9 km WSW of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.8 10 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 225 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 19 km
2017 Irma Category 5 168 km
2017 Maria Category 4 118 km
2011 Irene Category 1 120 km
2010 Earl Category 4 289 km
2007 Dean Category 4 295 km
2004 Frances Category 4 297 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 26 km
2000 Debby Category 1 133 km
1998 Georges Category 3 26 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 232 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 60 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 278 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 242 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 248 km
1987 Emily Category 3 181 km
1985 Kate Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 97 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 147 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in
May 80°F (26°C) 6.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
December 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in

San Rafael del Yuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.0").

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