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Weather & Climate in El Pino, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Pino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 114.6 sq mi (296.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4354°N, 71.4754°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
198 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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 145 km | 59 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 132 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 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 136 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 137 km | 27 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 134 km | 91 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 139 km | 112 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 137 km | 38 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 150 km | 23 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 125 km | 14 km |
| May 18, 2023 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 79 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 221 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 163 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 59 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 168 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 213 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 297 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 133 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 182 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 253 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 204 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 286 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 292 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 60 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 109 mph | 211 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 295 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 49 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 296 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 |
| 1842 | CAP-HAITIAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 5,300 | 84 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 135 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 1.7 in |
El Pino has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (1.4").