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Fajardo zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Luquillo Municipio County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
25,524 Population 3,136/sq mi density
$24,305 Median Income $16,161 per capita
$118,400 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$604 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
79°F Avg Temperature 350 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$24,305 median income, 10.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $604/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Fajardo zona urbana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 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) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.1 km²)
Population Density3,136/sq mi
Coordinates18.3333°N, 65.6576°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyLuquillo Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22,163 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 M6.4 145 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 129 km
Oct 17, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M6.0 137 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 133 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 133 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 149 km
Oct 16, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 140 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 123 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 123 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 121 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 104 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 137 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 133 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 111 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 103 km
May 11, 1996 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 132 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 125 km
Oct 24, 2001 109 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 129 km
Jan 7, 2020 7 km SE of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.0 116 km
May 20, 2009 73 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.0 76 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 5).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 202 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 238 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 263 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 137 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 59 km
2017 Maria Category 5 45 km
2017 Irma Category 5 69 km
2017 Jose Category 4 279 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 185 km
2011 Irene Category 1 30 km
2010 Earl Category 4 140 km
2008 Omar Category 4 153 km
2004 Frances Category 4 229 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 249 km
2000 Debby Category 1 59 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 138 km
1999 Jose Category 1 198 km
1998 Georges Category 3 30 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 76 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 37 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 47 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 29 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 53 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 40 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 88 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 70 km 0
Feb 23, 2000 EF0 44 km 0
Sep 8, 1999 EF0 27 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF0 80 km 0
May 1, 1995 EF0 49 km 0
Oct 7, 1969 EF0 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 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 71 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 64 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 129 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 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 69 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 78 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 65 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in

Fajardo zona urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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