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Guánica zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Guánica Municipio County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,333 Population 2,083/sq mi density
$14,772 Median Income $9,863 per capita
$78,300 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$300 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
81°F Avg Temperature 355 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$14,772 median income, 10.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, $300/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Guánica zona urbana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8 ft (2 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density2,083/sq mi
Coordinates17.9684°N, 66.9292°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyGuánica Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

19,850 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 M6.4 120 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 13 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 128 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 9 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 50 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 16 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 149 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 24 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 17 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 118 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 126 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 22 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 11 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 90 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 143 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 6 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 11 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 22 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 127 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erin (2025, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 285 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 217 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 18 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 273 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 183 km
2017 Maria Category 5 59 km
2017 Irma Category 5 157 km
2011 Irene Category 1 90 km
2010 Earl Category 4 241 km
2008 Omar Category 3 232 km
2004 Frances Category 4 298 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 133 km
2000 Debby Category 1 139 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 180 km
1998 Georges Category 3 15 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 182 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 5 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 165 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 129 km
1988 Gilbert Category 2 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 53 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 58 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 39 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 56 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 95 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 12 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 70 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 49 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 35 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 49 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 43 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 45 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 59 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 45 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 45 km 0
Jun 3, 2001 EF0 45 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 71 km 0
Sep 6, 1999 EF0 33 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 86 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 13 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 61 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 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 76 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 65 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 85 km
2007 CARR 304 606 12 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in Coldest
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 84°F (29°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 zona urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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