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Villa Isabela, Dominican Republic

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3,887 Population 33/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Villa Isabela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area119.6 sq mi (309.8 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates19.8156°N, 71.0606°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 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 41 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 79 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 16 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 59 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 141 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 130 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 107 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 128 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 134 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 109 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 37 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 43 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 73 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 37 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 46 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 39 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 28 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 22 km
Oct 31, 1995 17 km ENE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic M4.8 138 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 76 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 1 183 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 103 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 17 km
2017 Irma Category 5 120 km
2017 Maria Category 3 154 km
2011 Irene Category 3 78 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 266 km
2008 Ike Category 4 143 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 245 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 264 km
2004 Frances Category 4 231 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 244 km
1998 Georges Category 3 108 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 152 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 245 km
1987 Emily Category 3 102 km
1985 Kate Category 1 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 5,300 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in Wettest
December 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in

Villa Isabela has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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