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La Playa comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Añasco Municipio County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,552 Population 1,464/sq mi density
$28,618 Median Income $10,631 per capita
$90,800 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
78°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,618 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
La Playa comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,464/sq mi
Coordinates18.2856°N, 67.1888°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyAñasco Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

21,862 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 93 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 54 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 88 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 52 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 18 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 126 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 61 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 143 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 121 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 66 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 53 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 112 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 88 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 90 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 62 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 51 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 47 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 145 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 51 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 45 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 4 260 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 180 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 30 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 297 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 187 km
2017 Maria Category 5 40 km
2017 Irma Category 5 138 km
2011 Irene Category 1 71 km
2010 Earl Category 4 225 km
2008 Omar Category 3 275 km
2004 Frances Category 4 270 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 92 km
2000 Debby Category 1 114 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 222 km
1998 Georges Category 3 37 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 169 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 24 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 161 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 123 km
1988 Gilbert Category 2 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 9 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 51 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 10 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 21 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 33 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 76 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 6 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 33 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 14 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 25 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 2 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 2 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 22 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 2 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 2 km 0
Jun 3, 2001 EF0 2 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 98 km 0
Sep 6, 1999 EF0 12 km 0
Jul 20, 1999 EF0 12 km 0
Jun 28, 1972 EF0 14 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 46 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 54 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 18 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 (1,137 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 98 km
2007 CARR 304 606 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in

La Playa comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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