Pimentel, Dominican Republic facts for kids
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Pimentel
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 Pimentel
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
| Province | Duarte |
| Founded | n.a. |
| Municipality since | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 124.67 km2 (48.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 35,989 |
| • Density | 288.674/km2 (747.66/sq mi) |
| Municipal Districts | 0 |
Pimentel is a city located in the Dominican Republic. It is part of the Duarte Province, which is a region in the country. Pimentel is an important city in its province. It is the second largest city in Duarte Province and the 25th largest city in the entire Dominican Republic. In 2012, about 36,000 people lived here. Pimentel became an official municipality in 1907.
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What's the Weather Like in Pimentel?
The weather in Pimentel is usually warm and sunny all year round. This city has a tropical climate, which means it's hot and humid. The temperatures don't change much between seasons.
Temperatures in Pimentel
During the day, high temperatures often reach over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest months are usually from May to October. Even at night, it stays warm, with low temperatures rarely dropping below 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit). The coolest temperatures ever recorded are around 12 degrees Celsius (53.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
Rainfall and Rainy Days
Pimentel receives a lot of rain throughout the year. The wettest months are typically May, July, and August. During these months, the city can get over 200 millimeters (about 8 inches) of rain. Even in the drier months, there's still a good amount of rainfall. On average, Pimentel has about 120 rainy days each year. This means it rains on about one-third of the days!
| Climate data for Pimentel, Dominican Republic (1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 35.0 (95.0) |
36.3 (97.3) |
36.5 (97.7) |
38.0 (100.4) |
39.0 (102.2) |
38.4 (101.1) |
38.0 (100.4) |
38.5 (101.3) |
39.0 (102.2) |
39.0 (102.2) |
37.5 (99.5) |
38.4 (101.1) |
39.0 (102.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.6 (83.5) |
29.3 (84.7) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.1 (89.8) |
33.1 (91.6) |
33.0 (91.4) |
33.1 (91.6) |
33.5 (92.3) |
33.2 (91.8) |
30.7 (87.3) |
28.8 (83.8) |
31.5 (88.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.7 (65.7) |
19.3 (66.7) |
20.4 (68.7) |
21.3 (70.3) |
22.3 (72.1) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.3 (73.9) |
21.1 (70.0) |
19.3 (66.7) |
21.6 (70.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 12.0 (53.6) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.0 (53.6) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.0 (59.0) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.4 (59.7) |
12.0 (53.6) |
12.0 (53.6) |
12.0 (53.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 83.3 (3.28) |
81.6 (3.21) |
90.0 (3.54) |
128.6 (5.06) |
233.0 (9.17) |
167.7 (6.60) |
167.4 (6.59) |
211.7 (8.33) |
144.5 (5.69) |
151.3 (5.96) |
186.4 (7.34) |
156.3 (6.15) |
1,801.8 (70.94) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 8.5 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 8.3 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 12.1 | 12.4 | 10.7 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 121.7 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
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In Spanish: Pimentel (República Dominicana) para niños
