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Villa Elisa, Dominican Republic

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1,143 Population 4/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Villa Elisa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area300.1 sq mi (777.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates19.6856°N, 71.2701°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 63 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 100 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 37 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 84 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 139 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 126 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 134 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 138 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 132 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 60 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 123 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 50 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 42 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 26 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 31 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 66 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 61 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 97 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 60 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 102 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
2024 Oscar Category 1 202 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 128 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 25 km
2017 Irma Category 5 136 km
2017 Maria Category 3 178 km
2011 Irene Category 3 99 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 246 km
2008 Ike Category 4 160 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 242 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 239 km
2004 Frances Category 4 252 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 258 km
1998 Georges Category 3 88 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 178 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 266 km
1987 Emily Category 3 80 km
1985 Kate Category 1 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 98 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in

Villa Elisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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