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Tamayo, Dominican Republic

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6,429 Population 20/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Tamayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area314.0 sq mi (813.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates18.3947°N, 71.2029°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 144 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 75 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 138 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 89 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 133 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 92 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 138 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 21 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 75 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 108 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 18 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 101 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 106 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 134 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 107 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 77 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 103 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 137 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 146 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 9 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 Beryl Category 4 274 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 217 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 167 km
2017 Irma Category 5 270 km
2017 Maria Category 3 291 km
2011 Irene Category 1 232 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 138 km
2007 Dean Category 5 252 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 230 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 237 km
2001 Iris Category 1 197 km
1998 Georges Category 3 60 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 261 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 196 km
1987 Emily Category 3 24 km
1980 Allen Category 5 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 141 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 116 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 84°F (29°C) 3.5 in
October 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in

Tamayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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