Franquez, Puerto Rico

Full City Profile

2,021 Population 5,614/sq mi density

591 ft Elevation 180 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Franquez 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	79.6°F
	47% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	591 ft (180 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	5,614/sq mi
Coordinates	18.3402°N, 66.4277°W
Timezone	America/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"

19% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 7.56"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21,953 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014	61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico	M6.4	88 km
Jan 7, 2020	4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico	M6.4	59 km
Sep 24, 2019	67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico	M6.0	121 km
Jan 11, 2020	5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico	M5.9	62 km
Jan 6, 2020	14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico	M5.8	67 km
May 16, 2010	4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico	M5.8	68 km
Jan 7, 2020	0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico	M5.6	51 km
May 15, 2024	92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico	M5.6	147 km
Jan 7, 2020	11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico	M5.6	59 km
Dec 11, 2000	65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico	M5.5	109 km
Feb 4, 2008	Puerto Rico region	M5.5	91 km
May 2, 2020	6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico	M5.4	55 km
Aug 1, 1993	68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico	M5.3	129 km
Nov 23, 1992	28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico	M5.3	90 km
Jul 3, 2020	9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico	M5.3	78 km
Jan 11, 2020	19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico	M5.2	69 km
Jan 10, 2020	4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico	M5.2	66 km
Jan 15, 2020	Puerto Rico region	M5.2	78 km
Aug 14, 2009	92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico	M5.1	126 km
Mar 12, 2009	66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico	M5.1	81 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erin	Category 4	228 km
2024	Ernesto	Category 1	192 km
2022	Fiona	Category 1	78 km
2019	Dorian	Category 1	116 km
2017	Maria	Category 5	19 km
2017	Irma	Category 5	99 km
2014	Gonzalo	Category 3	244 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	29 km
2010	Earl	Category 4	182 km
2008	Omar	Category 4	220 km
2004	Frances	Category 4	241 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 1	168 km
2000	Debby	Category 1	81 km
1999	Lenny	Category 4	197 km
1999	Jose	Category 1	279 km
1998	Georges	Category 3	21 km
1996	Bertha	Category 3	122 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	63 km
1995	Luis	Category 4	245 km
1995	Marilyn	Category 3	99 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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	90 km
1868	VIRGIN ISLANDS	Earthquake	1.5 m	—	143 km
2020	PUERTO RICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	4	59 km
1918	PUERTO RICO	Earthquake	—	—	84 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	39 km
2007	UNNAMED	3,896	38 km
2005	UNNAMED	1,888	43 km
2005	PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3	1,137	39 km
2005	UNNAMED	725	53 km
2007	CARR 304	606	76 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in
February	74°F (23°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	75°F (24°C)	3.5 in
April	76°F (25°C)	5.2 in
May	78°F (26°C)	7.6 in	Wettest
June	80°F (26°C)	5.0 in
July	83°F (29°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	6.9 in
September	80°F (27°C)	6.7 in
October	79°F (26°C)	6.9 in
November	77°F (25°C)	7.4 in
December	75°F (24°C)	6.0 in

Franquez has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (3.1").

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