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Weather & Climate in Río Limpio, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Limpio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,530 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,530 ft (771 m) |
| Area | 114.6 sq mi (296.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2451°N, 71.5308°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
222 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 12, 2010 | 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M7.0 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M6.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | M5.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1994 | 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti | M5.4 | 147 km | 59 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 124 km | 58 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 119 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 134 km | 83 km |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 136 km | 112 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic | M5.0 | 132 km | 91 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1994 | 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 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 | 239 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 115 mph | 183 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 81 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 189 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 3 | 127 mph | 234 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 291 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 3 | 121 mph | 154 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 201 km |
| 2008 | Hanna | Category 1 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 185 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 121 mph | 41 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 2 | 109 mph | 229 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 274 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 27 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 92 mph | 259 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 90 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 137 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 116 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in |
Río Limpio has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (1.4").