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Capitanejo comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Ponce Municipio County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,881 Population 3,033/sq mi density
$24,125 Median Income $10,480 per capita
$93,900 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
80°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,125 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$93,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Capitanejo comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation54 ft (16 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density3,033/sq mi
Coordinates18.0131°N, 66.5356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyPonce Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.23 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.4 μg/m³

Earthquake History

19,047 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 M6.4 118 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 30 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 141 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 34 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 34 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 71 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 24 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 25 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 119 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 134 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 22 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 105 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 110 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 51 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 35 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 38 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 52 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 119 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 133 km
Jan 18, 1999 42 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.0 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 266 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 221 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 45 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 295 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 147 km
2017 Maria Category 5 41 km
2017 Irma Category 5 137 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 278 km
2011 Irene Category 1 67 km
2010 Earl Category 4 219 km
2008 Omar Category 4 204 km
2004 Frances Category 4 280 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 168 km
2000 Debby Category 1 119 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 167 km
1999 Jose Category 1 289 km
1998 Georges Category 3 32 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 155 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 39 km
1995 Luis Category 4 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 81 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 54 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 62 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 73 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 76 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 72 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 60 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 51 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 67 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 47 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 78 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 47 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 72 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 83 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 74 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 75 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 80 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 75 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 144 103 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 30 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 86 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 29 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 28 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 34 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 24 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 44 km
2007 CARR 304 606 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 7.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in

Capitanejo comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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