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Weather & Climate in El Rubio, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Rubio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 101.7 sq mi (263.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3697°N, 71.0696°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
233 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 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 138 km | 40 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 130 km | 23 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 98 km | 58 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 96 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 126 km | 27 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 94 km | 91 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 99 km | 112 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 118 km | 23 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 94 km | 38 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 66 km | 35 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 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 | 231 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 137 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 61 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 164 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 194 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 125 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 193 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 283 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 231 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 279 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 227 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 63 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 109 mph | 183 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 285 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 61 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 238 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 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 | 126 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in |
El Rubio has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.6").