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Yamasá, Dominican Republic

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11,595 Population 55/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Yamasá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area209.5 sq mi (542.6 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates18.7732°N, 70.0258°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.4"
120% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,026 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 M6.4 131 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 110 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 105 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 144 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 136 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 61 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 50 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 69 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 56 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 132 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 33 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 131 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 86 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 31 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 35 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 99 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 117 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 60 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 133 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 59 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 Oscar Category 1 298 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 94 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 176 km
2017 Irma Category 5 192 km
2017 Maria Category 3 180 km
2011 Irene Category 2 151 km
2008 Ike Category 4 271 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 261 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 108 km
2000 Debby Category 1 218 km
1998 Georges Category 3 20 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 276 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 143 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 287 km
1987 Emily Category 3 115 km
1985 Kate Category 1 289 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 1,790 120 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 98 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 128 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
March 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
May 78°F (25°C) 10.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in

Yamasá has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (3.3").

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