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Weather & Climate in Cenoví, Dominican Republic

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cenoví has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area34.2 sq mi (88.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates19.2545°N, 70.3680°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

441 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 66 km 10 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 52 km 33 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 140 km 10 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 81 km 33 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 74 km 10 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 103 km 40 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 120 km 101 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 92 km 23 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 70 km 58 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 140 km 13 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 44 km 9 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 42 km 83 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 139 km 27 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 47 km 112 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 145 km 47 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 41 km 91 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 68 km 10 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 139 km 33 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 88 km 23 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 140 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 86 mph 240 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 115 mph 93 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 81 mph 113 km
2017 Irma Category 5 167 mph 155 km
2017 Maria Category 3 127 mph 161 km
2011 Irene Category 3 109 mph 117 km
2008 Ike Category 4 132 mph 216 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 92 mph 267 km
2004 Frances Category 4 138 mph 267 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 81 mph 152 km
2000 Debby Category 1 75 mph 240 km
1998 Georges Category 3 121 mph 64 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 115 mph 259 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 109 mph 131 km
1987 Emily Category 3 127 mph 122 km
1985 Kate Category 1 92 mph 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 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 1,790 144 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 95 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in

Cenoví has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (2.8").

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