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Mayagüez zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Hormigueros Municipio County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
59,427 Population 2,833/sq mi density
$17,092 Median Income $14,597 per capita
$110,300 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$456 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
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Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$17,092 median income, 10.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $456/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Mayagüez zona urbana 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 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 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) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area23.2 sq mi (60.0 km²)
Population Density2,833/sq mi
Coordinates18.2012°N, 67.1418°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyHormigueros Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
77 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

21,524 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 44 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 100 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 98 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 42 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 50 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 23 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 129 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 125 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 44 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 56 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 123 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 95 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 99 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 53 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 37 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 149 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 60 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 34 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 40 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 56 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 4 267 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 189 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 23 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 290 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 188 km
2017 Maria Category 5 47 km
2017 Irma Category 5 147 km
2011 Irene Category 1 79 km
2010 Earl Category 4 230 km
2008 Omar Category 3 265 km
2004 Frances Category 4 278 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 101 km
2000 Debby Category 1 120 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 212 km
1998 Georges Category 3 28 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 173 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 27 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 164 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 127 km
1988 Gilbert Category 2 235 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 20 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 51 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 6 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 28 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 22 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 74 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 16 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 29 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 20 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 34 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 10 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 12 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 30 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 12 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 12 km 0
Jun 3, 2001 EF0 12 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 91 km 0
Sep 6, 1999 EF0 4 km 0
Jul 20, 1999 EF0 4 km 0
Jun 28, 1972 EF0 25 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 56 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 44 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 94 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 90 km
2007 CARR 304 606 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
April 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in

Mayagüez zona urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (2.1").

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