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Yayas de Viajama, Dominican Republic

Full City Profile

5,669 Population 26/sq mi density
1,040 ft Elevation 317 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Yayas de Viajama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area217.5 sq mi (563.4 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates18.6071°N, 70.9275°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

234 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 M6.4 133 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 140 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 73 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 128 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 68 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 66 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 48 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 41 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 46 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 137 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 71 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 70 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 94 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 69 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 50 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 M4.9 132 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 93 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 47 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 131 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
2022 Fiona Category 3 180 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 147 km
2017 Irma Category 5 239 km
2017 Maria Category 3 253 km
2011 Irene Category 2 202 km
2008 Ike Category 4 277 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 175 km
2007 Dean Category 4 279 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 267 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 204 km
2001 Iris Category 1 233 km
1998 Georges Category 3 25 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 224 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 231 km
1987 Emily Category 3 35 km
1980 Allen Category 5 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 145 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
April 76°F (25°C) 2.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in

Yayas de Viajama has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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