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Weather & Climate in Enriquillo, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Enriquillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9000°N, 71.2333°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 104 km | 40 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 112 km | 23 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 111 km | 58 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 37 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 146 km | 83 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 40 km | 27 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 142 km | 112 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 91 km | 47 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 146 km | 91 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 102 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 130 km | 79 km |
| Jan 13, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Las Salinas, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 5 | 155 mph | 220 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 109 mph | 253 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 286 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 102 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 150 mph | 198 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 191 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 151 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 110 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 147 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 51 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 193 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | 131 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in |
Enriquillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (1.2").