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Weather & Climate in Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piedra Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 105.3 sq mi (272.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8443°N, 70.3169°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
508 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 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 58 km | 40 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 100 km | 101 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic | M5.3 | 46 km | 23 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 32 km | 58 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 109 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 4 km | 83 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 6 km | 91 km |
| Feb 14, 2009 | 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 148 km | 122 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 1 km | 112 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 100 km | 47 km |
| Oct 29, 2017 | 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 45 km | 23 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 115 km | 33 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 | 286 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 113 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 195 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 191 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 154 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 261 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 139 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 20 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 289 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 104 mph | 158 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 121 mph | 281 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 94 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 286 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 | 146 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 113 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in |
Piedra Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (3.5").