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Zona Colonial, Dominican Republic

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8,477 Population 28/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Zona Colonial has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area302.1 sq mi (782.4 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates18.4700°N, 69.8864°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.7"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 146 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 92 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 53 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 146 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 47 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 61 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 72 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 134 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 65 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 121 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 134 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 150 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 61 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 66 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 105 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 128 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 141 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 78 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 96 km
Mar 9, 2007 24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Fiona Category 3 101 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 211 km
2017 Irma Category 5 214 km
2017 Maria Category 3 192 km
2011 Irene Category 2 175 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 256 km
2007 Dean Category 4 277 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 100 km
2000 Debby Category 1 220 km
1998 Georges Category 3 24 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 297 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 149 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 265 km
1987 Emily Category 3 92 km
1980 Allen Category 5 293 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 1,790 127 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 122 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m — 125 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake — — 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in

Zona Colonial has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (2.6").

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