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Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Cabo Rojo · Puerto Rico

Cabo Rojo is a small city in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico with a population of 10,839. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,839 Population 4,593/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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People

Population10,839
Density4,593/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population10,839
Population Density4,593 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates18.0866°, -67.1457°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceCabo Rojo
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,183 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabo Rojo

Cabo Rojo is a small city in Puerto Rico (Cabo Rojo) with a population of 10,839. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.

Climate in Cabo Rojo

Cabo Rojo has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 879 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 21.7° / 29.3° 36.9
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 21.5° / 29.4° 46.9
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 21.7° / 30.1° 44.6
Apr 26.4°C / 80°F 22.5° / 31.3° 50.7
May 27.4°C / 81°F 24.1° / 31.7° 69.2
Jun 28°C / 82°F 25.1° / 31.9° 59.4
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 25.3° / 32.1° 91.7
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 25.3° / 32.4° 89.5
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 25.5° / 32.4° 114.2
Oct 27.9°C / 82°F 24.8° / 31.9° 106.0
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 23.3° / 30.5° 116.9
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 22.1° / 29.6° 52.9
Cabo Rojo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density4,593/sq mi
Coordinates18.0866°N, 67.1457°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21,044 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 38 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 112 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 111 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 35 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 42 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 36 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 128 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 125 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 40 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 50 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 135 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 112 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 108 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 47 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 149 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 26 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 73 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 33 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 47 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 280 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 202 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 11 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 277 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 196 km
2017 Maria Category 5 59 km
2017 Irma Category 5 159 km
2011 Irene Category 1 92 km
2010 Earl Category 4 240 km
2008 Omar Category 3 258 km
2004 Frances Category 4 290 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 107 km
2000 Debby Category 1 132 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 200 km
1998 Georges Category 3 26 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 183 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 28 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 174 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 137 km
1988 Gilbert Category 2 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.1 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 68 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 38 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO (3,927 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 99 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 89 km
2007 CARR 304 606 16 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in

Cabo Rojo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Cabo Rojo

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela James Garfield
Escuela Superior Antonio Acaron Correa
Escuela Severo E. Colberg Ramírez
Escuela Inés María Mendoza
Escuela Pedro Nelson Colberg
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Radio Stations near Cabo Rojo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Salseo Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM christian, christmas music AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Cabo Rojo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos
Museo de Arte Alfredo Ramírez de Arellano
Museo de Arte Religioso de la Capilla del Antiguo Convento de Porta Coeli
Museo de Arte y Senado Académico
Museo de la Farmacia
Museo de la Historia de San German
Museo de los Próceres
Museo Galería
Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado

Libraries in Cabo Rojo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos0.0
Biblioteca General0.0
Biblioteca Pura Platti González0.0
Juan Cancio Ortiz0.0
Mayaguez Branch Library0.0
Mayagüez Children Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cabo Rojo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Agropecuario de San Sebastian Puerto Rico (ADEA)Carr. 111 Km. 18 Bo. BahomameyFri: 12:00 AM-9:00 PM;
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado FamiliarFri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Gastropark@115
Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande
Mercado Agroecologico de RinconMunoz Rivera 1101/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Plaza de los Artesanos
Plaza de Mercado de Mayagüez
Plaza del Mercado de Añasco Alfonso Vélez Iturrino "El Fúa"
Plaza del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy
Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero

Restaurants in Cabo Rojo

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bukaino
Green Bowls

Cinemas in Cabo Rojo

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Excélsior

Monuments in Cabo Rojo

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a las Cadenas Rotas
Monumento a los Caborrojeños
Monumento a Salvador Brau y Asencio
Monumento al Dr. Ramón Emeterio Betances y Alacán
Monumento al Veterano

Bus Stations in Cabo Rojo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Vehículos Públicos Don Francisco Flores Segarra

Gas Stations in Cabo Rojo

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gulf
PR #12816036906
Texaco
Total
Total
Ultra Top Fuel

Gyms in Cabo Rojo

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PR #532950054

Stadiums & Teams in Cabo Rojo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cabo Rojo

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Eugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMAZMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Rafael Hernández International AirportBQNMedium Airport
Adjuntas AirportSmall Airport
Boqueron AirportSmall Airport
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Labadle AirportSmall Airport
Lajas AirparkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cabo Rojo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cabo Rojo Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cabo Rojo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel
Santuario Schoenstatt de Cabo Rojo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico

🇵🇷 About Puerto Rico

Capital San Juan
Population 3,195,153
Area 9,104 km²
GDP (USD) $118,478,754,281
GDP per capita $36,981
HDI 0.880
Life expectancy 81.7 years
Internet users 87.3%
Urban population 94.2%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English, Spanish
Calling code +1
TLD .pr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Puerto Rico

21 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Three Kings Day / Epiphany Día de Reyes
Jan 12 Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos Natalicio de Eugenio María de Hostos
Jan 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Natalicio de Martin Luther King, Jr.
Feb 16 Presidents' Day Día de los Presidentes
Feb 18 Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín Natalicio de Luis Muñoz Marín
Mar 22 Emancipation Day Día de la Abolición de Esclavitud
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 20 Birthday of José de Diego Natalicio de José de Diego
May 25 Memorial Day Recordación de los Muertos de la Guerra
Jul 3 Independence Day Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos
Jul 20 Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera Natalicio de Don Luis Muñoz Rivera
Jul 25 Puerto Rico Constitution Day Constitución de Puerto Rico
Jul 27 Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa Natalicio de Dr. José Celso Barbosa
Sep 7 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de América
Nov 11 Veterans Day Día del Veterano / Día del Armisticio
Nov 19 Discovery of Puerto Rico Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day Día de Acción de Gracias
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Noche Buena
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cabo Rojo

What is the population of Cabo Rojo?

Cabo Rojo has a population of 10,839 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 4,593 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabo Rojo?

Cabo Rojo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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