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Villa Riva, Dominican Republic

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5,700 Population 32/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Villa Riva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area177.5 sq mi (459.7 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates19.1807°N, 69.9132°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.5"
109% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,126 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 104 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 73 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 149 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 124 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 102 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 106 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 76 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 94 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 89 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 54 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 44 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 57 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 55 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 119 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 145 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 139 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 107 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 99 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 30 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 118 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 1 257 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 283 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 56 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 157 km
2017 Irma Category 5 148 km
2017 Maria Category 3 136 km
2011 Irene Category 2 105 km
2008 Ike Category 4 228 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 297 km
2004 Frances Category 4 261 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 105 km
2000 Debby Category 1 194 km
1998 Georges Category 3 61 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 233 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 102 km
1987 Emily Category 3 151 km
1985 Kate Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 96 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 56 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 116 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in

Villa Riva has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (3.9").

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