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Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico

Guayanilla · Puerto Rico

Magas Arriba is a small town in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,063. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,063 Population 1,456/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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People

Population1,063
Density1,456/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population1,063
Population Density1,456 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates18.0175°, -66.7691°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceGuayanilla
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,183 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magas Arriba

Magas Arriba is a small town in Puerto Rico (Guayanilla) with a population of 1,063. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 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.

Magas Arriba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,456/sq mi
Coordinates18.0175°N, 66.7691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20,068 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 8 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 114 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 129 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 12 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 18 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 53 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 15 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 1 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 124 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 113 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 10 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 131 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 91 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 28 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 15 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 29 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 22 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 125 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 144 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 274 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 214 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 28 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 284 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 166 km
2017 Maria Category 5 46 km
2017 Irma Category 5 145 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 294 km
2011 Irene Category 1 76 km
2010 Earl Category 4 228 km
2008 Omar Category 3 222 km
2004 Frances Category 4 288 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 145 km
2000 Debby Category 1 130 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 178 km
1998 Georges Category 3 17 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 169 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 14 km
1995 Luis Category 4 295 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 88 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 8 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 67 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 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 52 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 59 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 48 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 68 km
2007 CARR 304 606 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 9.8 in
October 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in

Magas Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Magas Arriba

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Echo 355 acustic, alternative MP3
Salseo Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM christian, christmas music AAC+ 128 kbps
Isla Rock rock en espanol MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Magas Arriba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Canales
Casa de la Historia Ramón Rivera García "Bonyé"
Casa de la Masacre de Ponce
Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes
Museo Amaury Veray Torregrosa
Museo Casa del Pueblo
Museo de Arqueología, Historia y Epigrafía de Guayanilla
Museo de Arte de Ponce
Museo de la Historia de Ponce
Museo de la masacre de Ponce
Museo de Tibes
Museo El Cemí
Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre
Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado
Parque de Bombas

Libraries in Magas Arriba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Adelina Coppin Alvarado0.0
Biblioteca Encarnación Valdés0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Guayanilla0.0
Biblioteca Municipal e Infantil Mariana Suárez de Longo0.0
Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje0.0
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico Ponce Campus Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Magas Arriba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Mercado FamiliarFri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado FamiliarFri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande
Mercado Agrcola Natural de Ponce34 Calle Aurora03/21/2015 to 12/12/2015Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;YesVisit
Plaza de Mercado Reina Isabel II
Plaza del Mercado

Restaurants in Magas Arriba

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Triángulo

Stadiums & Teams in Magas Arriba

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Superfund Sites Near Magas Arriba

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
CEMEX DE PUERTO RICO INCPR-10PONCE
ECOELECTRICA - COGENERATION PLANT AND LNG TERMINALPR-337 KM 3.7PENUELAS

Airports Near Magas Arriba

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Eugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMAZMedium Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSIGMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Rafael Hernández International AirportBQNMedium Airport
Adjuntas AirportSmall Airport
Boqueron AirportSmall Airport
Cocal AirportSmall Airport
Cuylers AirportSmall Airport
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Labadle AirportSmall Airport
Lajas AirparkSmall Airport
Patillas AirportSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico

🇵🇷 About Puerto Rico

Capital San Juan
Population 3,195,153
Area 9,104 km²
GDP (USD) $118,478,754,281
GDP per capita $36,981
HDI 0.880
Life expectancy 81.7 years
Internet users 87.3%
Urban population 94.2%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English, Spanish
Calling code +1
TLD .pr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Puerto Rico

21 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Three Kings Day / Epiphany Día de Reyes
Jan 12 Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos Natalicio de Eugenio María de Hostos
Jan 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Natalicio de Martin Luther King, Jr.
Feb 16 Presidents' Day Día de los Presidentes
Feb 18 Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín Natalicio de Luis Muñoz Marín
Mar 22 Emancipation Day Día de la Abolición de Esclavitud
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 20 Birthday of José de Diego Natalicio de José de Diego
May 25 Memorial Day Recordación de los Muertos de la Guerra
Jul 3 Independence Day Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos
Jul 20 Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera Natalicio de Don Luis Muñoz Rivera
Jul 25 Puerto Rico Constitution Day Constitución de Puerto Rico
Jul 27 Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa Natalicio de Dr. José Celso Barbosa
Sep 7 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de América
Nov 11 Veterans Day Día del Veterano / Día del Armisticio
Nov 19 Discovery of Puerto Rico Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day Día de Acción de Gracias
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Noche Buena
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Magas Arriba

What is the population of Magas Arriba?

Magas Arriba has a population of 1,063 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1,456 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magas Arriba?

Magas Arriba 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. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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