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Frontón comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Ciales Municipio County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,338 Population 485/sq mi density
$19,464 Median Income $8,585 per capita
$91,800 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
80°F Avg Temperature 354 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,464 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$91,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Frontón comunidad 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,144 ft (349 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates18.3097°N, 66.5603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyCiales Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

21,750 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 86 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 47 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 113 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 51 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 56 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 55 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 50 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 140 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 39 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 88 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 103 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 45 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 80 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 135 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 66 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 54 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 65 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 59 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 137 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 87 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 4 235 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 189 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 67 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 130 km
2017 Maria Category 5 11 km
2017 Irma Category 5 106 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 256 km
2011 Irene Category 1 36 km
2010 Earl Category 4 190 km
2008 Omar Category 4 230 km
2004 Frances Category 4 249 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 155 km
2000 Debby Category 1 91 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 199 km
1999 Jose Category 1 293 km
1998 Georges Category 3 30 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 131 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 50 km
1995 Luis Category 4 258 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 111 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 68 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 26 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 60 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 49 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 69 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 58 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 74 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 44 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 57 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 56 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 16 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 66 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 34 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 57 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 64 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 65 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 62 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 65 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 65 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 79 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 47 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 71 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 44 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 44 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 50 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 43 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 60 km
2007 CARR 304 606 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
February 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 11.1 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in

Frontón comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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