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La Plena comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Cayey Municipio County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
480 Population 1,263/sq mi density
$20,486 Median Income $13,742 per capita
$86,900 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
78°F Avg Temperature 351 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$20,486 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
La Plena comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 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 (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation484 ft (148 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,263/sq mi
Coordinates18.0412°N, 66.2063°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyCayey Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

19,176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 128 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 65 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 69 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 68 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 100 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 57 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 60 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 150 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 132 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 56 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 86 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 88 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 128 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 87 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 73 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 67 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 116 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 145 km
Jan 7, 2020 14 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.0 56 km
Jan 7, 2020 7 km SE of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.0 51 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 5 252 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 232 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 78 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 121 km
2017 Maria Category 5 18 km
2017 Irma Category 5 128 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 250 km
2011 Irene Category 1 37 km
2010 Earl Category 4 198 km
2008 Omar Category 4 183 km
2004 Frances Category 4 268 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 199 km
2000 Debby Category 1 107 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 157 km
1999 Jose Category 1 255 km
1998 Georges Category 3 20 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 130 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 58 km
1995 Luis Category 4 250 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 1, 2022 EF1 74 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 32 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 31 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 38 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 41 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 86 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 42 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 52 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 76 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 13 km 0
Feb 23, 2000 EF0 41 km 0
Sep 8, 1999 EF0 43 km 0
Sep 6, 1999 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 20, 1999 EF0 97 km 0
May 1, 1995 EF0 42 km 0
Oct 7, 1969 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 28, 1959 EF0 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1867 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 15.2 m 24 129 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 127 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m 117 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 65 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO (3,927 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 7 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 7 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 4 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 12 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 12 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 91 km
2007 CARR 304 606 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 7.9 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in

La Plena comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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