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Cataño zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Cataño Municipio County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
22,768 Population 4,714/sq mi density
$24,307 Median Income $15,583 per capita
$134,700 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$561 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
80°F Avg Temperature 354 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,307 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, $561/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Cataño zona urbana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2 ft (1 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density4,714/sq mi
Coordinates18.4381°N, 66.1388°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyCataño Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22,841 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 89 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 98 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 139 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 93 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 98 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 96 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 82 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 87 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 104 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 124 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 83 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 109 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 M5.3 114 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 97 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 97 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 110 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 139 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 74 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 209 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 197 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 298 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 107 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 85 km
2017 Maria Category 5 27 km
2017 Irma Category 5 85 km
2017 Jose Category 4 299 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 215 km
2011 Irene Category 1 33 km
2010 Earl Category 4 156 km
2008 Omar Category 4 200 km
2004 Frances Category 4 223 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 197 km
2000 Debby Category 1 63 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 183 km
1999 Jose Category 1 250 km
1998 Georges Category 3 32 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 92 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 94 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 1, 2022 EF1 64 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 26 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 16 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 40 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 4 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 13 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 36 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 80 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 37 km 0
Feb 23, 2000 EF0 9 km 0
Sep 8, 1999 EF0 47 km 0
May 1, 1995 EF0 4 km 0
Oct 7, 1969 EF0 92 km 0
Jul 28, 1959 EF0 67 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 24 123 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 115 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m 116 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 89 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 113 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 48 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 48 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 48 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 51 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 54 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in

Cataño zona urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (3.0").

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