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Candelaria comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Toa Alta Municipio County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,319 Population 4,773/sq mi density
$38,884 Median Income $18,803 per capita
$141,100 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$882 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$38,884 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$141,100 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Candelaria comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation297 ft (91 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density4,773/sq mi
Coordinates18.4064°N, 66.2180°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyToa Alta Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22,563 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 80 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 94 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 134 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 84 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 87 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 90 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 78 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 73 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 100 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 120 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 75 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 100 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 124 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 107 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 101 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 88 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 89 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 75 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 147 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erin (2025, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 215 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 196 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 99 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 94 km
2017 Maria Category 5 23 km
2017 Irma Category 5 88 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 223 km
2011 Irene Category 1 29 km
2010 Earl Category 4 164 km
2008 Omar Category 4 205 km
2004 Frances Category 4 228 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 189 km
2000 Debby Category 1 67 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 187 km
1999 Jose Category 1 258 km
1998 Georges Category 3 25 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 100 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 85 km
1995 Luis Category 4 223 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 79 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

21 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 1, 2022 EF1 56 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 29 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 17 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 92 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 44 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 7 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 94 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 20 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 28 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 71 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 93 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 96 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 95 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 31 km 0
Feb 23, 2000 EF0 16 km 0
Sep 8, 1999 EF0 51 km 0
Sep 6, 1999 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 20, 1999 EF0 97 km 0
May 1, 1995 EF0 11 km 0
Oct 7, 1969 EF0 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1867 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 15.2 m 24 131 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 107 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m - 123 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 80 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake - - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 43 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 43 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 44 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 51 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 96 km
2007 CARR 304 606 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in

Candelaria comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (3.1").

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