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Yaguate, Dominican Republic

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5,610 Population 87/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Yaguate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates18.3353°N, 70.1811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

614 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 58 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 19 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 19 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 95 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 51 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 101 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 135 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 63 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 101 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 48 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 138 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 64 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 57 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 106 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 41 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 35 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 114 km
Jan 1, 1995 8 km W of Samaná, Dominican Republic M4.8 127 km
Jul 22, 1993 8 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M4.8 122 km
Mar 15, 2010 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic M4.8 90 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 4 292 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 134 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 204 km
2017 Irma Category 5 242 km
2017 Maria Category 3 226 km
2011 Irene Category 1 202 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 222 km
2007 Dean Category 5 260 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 135 km
2001 Iris Category 1 267 km
2000 Debby Category 1 254 km
1998 Georges Category 3 41 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 183 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 236 km
1987 Emily Category 3 64 km
1980 Allen Category 5 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 148 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
October 76°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in

Yaguate has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.7").

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