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Weather & Climate in Pepillo Salcedo, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pepillo Salcedo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 106.8 sq mi (276.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6984°N, 71.7451°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
136 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 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 111 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2002 | 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 40 km | 35 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M4.8 | 146 km | 14 km |
| May 18, 2023 | Dominican Republic region | M4.8 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 138 km | 79 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Villa Bisonó, Dominican Republic | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 4 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.6 | 110 km | 73 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 4 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 184 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 164 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 61 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 150 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 209 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 268 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 125 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 197 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 147 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 214 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 210 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 138 mph | 271 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 109 mph | 86 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 3 | 115 mph | 218 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 287 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 121 mph | 82 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 212 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 | 48 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.8 in |
Pepillo Salcedo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.7").