Sánchez, Dominican Republic
Full City Profile
11,365
Population
43/sq mi density
82 ft
Elevation
25 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Sánchez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 262.7 sq mi (680.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2281°N, 69.6137°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 65 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 33 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 86 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 7.3 in |
Sánchez has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (3.8").