Guánica, Puerto Rico
Guánica · Puerto Rico
Guánica is a small city in Guánica, Puerto Rico with a population of 13,787. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 13,787 |
| Population Density | 5,449 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.9716°, -66.9080° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Guánica |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Guánica
Guánica is a small city in Puerto Rico (Guánica) with a population of 13,787. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Climate in Guánica
Guánica has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 879 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9716°N, 66.9080°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 86 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 10 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | - | - | 61 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in |
Guánica has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.0").
Schools in Guánica
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Las Salinas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agripina Seda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Rodríguez Soto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela María L. McDougall | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Teresita Nazario | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Elemental Maria L. McDougal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Superior Áurea E. Quiles | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guánica
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salseo Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM | christian, christmas music | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Guánica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Historia Ramón Rivera García "Bonyé" | ||||
| Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos | ||||
| Museo Amaury Veray Torregrosa | ||||
| Museo Casa del Pueblo | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología, Historia y Epigrafía de Guayanilla | ||||
| Museo de Arte Alfredo Ramírez de Arellano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso de la Capilla del Antiguo Convento de Porta Coeli | ||||
| Museo de Arte y Senado Académico | ||||
| Museo de la Farmacia | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de San German | ||||
| Museo de los Próceres | ||||
| Museo Galería | ||||
| Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado |
Libraries in Guánica
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca General | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Guayanilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pura Platti González | 0.0 | |||||
| Juan Cancio Ortiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayaguez Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayagüez Children Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guánica
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande | |||||
| Plaza de los Artesanos | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Mayagüez | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero |
Restaurants in Guánica
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Guánica
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Guánica
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Guánica
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Guánica
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Guánica
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| ECOELECTRICA - COGENERATION PLANT AND LNG TERMINAL | PR-337 KM 3.7 | PENUELAS |
Airports Near Guánica
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boqueron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cocal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Guánica
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| USPS - Guánica |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guánica
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. | |
| Iglesia San Antonio Abad |
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UFO Sightings Near Guánica
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Guánica.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Guanica (lajas) (puerto rico), PR | 2001 | SIGHTING FOR MY FAMILY |
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What is the population of Guánica?
Guánica has a population of 13,787 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 5,449 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guánica?
Guánica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.
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