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Canovanillas comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Canóvanas Municipio County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
564 Population 829/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $20,258 per capita
81°F Avg Temperature 354 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 6.4% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Canovanillas comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation218 ft (66 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density829/sq mi
Coordinates18.3345°N, 65.9040°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyCanóvanas Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

21,974 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 124 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 105 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 109 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 110 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 123 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 99 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 100 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 130 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 98 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 141 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 126 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 106 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 127 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 110 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 113 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 135 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 104 km
May 11, 1996 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 148 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 95 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico M5.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 210 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 221 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 283 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 121 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 76 km
2017 Maria Category 5 35 km
2017 Irma Category 5 82 km
2017 Jose Category 4 296 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 205 km
2011 Irene Category 1 15 km
2010 Earl Category 4 154 km
2008 Omar Category 4 173 km
2004 Frances Category 4 231 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 223 km
2000 Debby Category 1 74 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 156 km
1999 Jose Category 1 224 km
1998 Georges Category 3 28 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 85 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 1, 2022 EF1 90 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 14 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 21 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 18 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 27 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 15 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 62 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 46 km 0
Feb 23, 2000 EF0 19 km 0
Sep 8, 1999 EF0 22 km 0
May 1, 1995 EF0 23 km 0
Oct 7, 1969 EF0 66 km 0
Jul 28, 1959 EF0 90 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 97 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 142 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 89 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 105 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 52 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 52 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 49 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 56 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 48 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
February 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
April 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in
May 80°F (26°C) 7.3 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
December 76°F (25°C) 5.5 in

Canovanillas comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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