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Cayey zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Cayey Municipio County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
14,518 Population 5,716/sq mi density
$20,024 Median Income $12,986 per capita
$128,700 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$464 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 350 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$20,024 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$128,700 home value, $464/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Cayey zona urbana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,298 ft (396 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density5,716/sq mi
Coordinates18.1153°N, 66.1629°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyCayey Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

19,930 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 71 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 75 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 75 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 101 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 66 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 64 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 128 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 146 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 63 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 93 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 92 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 127 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 79 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 74 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 93 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 135 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 108 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 149 km
Jan 18, 1999 42 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.0 139 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 5 243 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 226 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 86 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 112 km
2017 Maria Category 5 10 km
2017 Irma Category 5 119 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 241 km
2011 Irene Category 1 29 km
2010 Earl Category 4 188 km
2008 Omar Category 4 184 km
2004 Frances Category 4 259 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 201 km
2000 Debby Category 1 99 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 160 km
1999 Jose Category 1 250 km
1998 Georges Category 3 17 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 121 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 68 km
1995 Luis Category 4 241 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 1, 2022 EF1 73 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 23 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 22 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 31 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 32 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 91 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 33 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 49 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 78 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 13 km 0
Feb 23, 2000 EF0 32 km 0
Sep 8, 1999 EF0 36 km 0
May 1, 1995 EF0 33 km 0
Oct 7, 1969 EF0 92 km 0
Jul 28, 1959 EF0 64 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 144 126 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m - 112 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 71 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake - - 117 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 15 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 15 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 13 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 20 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 18 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 86 km
2007 CARR 304 606 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 71°F (21°C) 2.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in
August 76°F (25°C) 8.1 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in

Cayey zona urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (2.6").

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