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Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Mayagüez · Puerto Rico
Mayagüez is a mid-size city in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico with a population of 73,077. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 73,077 |
| Population Density | 242 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.2011°, -67.1396° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Mayagüez |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mayagüez
Mayagüez is a mid-size city in Puerto Rico (Mayagüez) with a population of 73,077. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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.
Climate in Mayagüez
Mayagüez has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 879 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 302.5 sq mi (783.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2011°N, 67.1396°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°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 | 82°F (28°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 has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Mayagüez
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antillean Adventist University | University | — | Visit → |
| Automeca Technical College Recinto De Aguadilla | University | — | — |
| Centro de Investigación Y Desarrollo | University | — | — |
| CTMAPR | University | — | — |
| Mech-Tech College | College | — | — |
| Northbridge University | University | — | — |
| Password Technical College | College | — | Visit → |
| San Carlos College | College | — | — |
| Unitec de Puerto Rico | University | — | — |
| Universidad Ana G. Méndez - Cabo Rojo | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Ana. G. Méndez | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad de Puerto Rico - Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Interamericana - Recinto de Aguadilla | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico - San Germán | University | 1912 | Visit → |
| University of Puerto Rico- the College of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts | University | — | — |
Schools in Mayagüez
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Segundo Ruiz Belvis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Elpidio H. Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Gautier Benítez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mariano Riera Palmer | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela María Luisa Arcelay | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rafael Martínez Nadal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manuel A. Barreto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela María Dolores Faria | — | — | — | — |
| Elvira Ruperto Quiles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Dr. Pedro Perea Fajardo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Eugenio María De Hostos (superior) | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Esteban Rosado Báez | — | — | — | — |
| Ernesto Ramos Antonini (Libre de Música) | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Luis Muñoz Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Academia de la Inmaculada Concepcion | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Episcopal San Andrés | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mayagüez
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salseo Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM | christian, christmas music | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Mayagüez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Planta Nuclear de Rincón | ||||
| Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos | ||||
| Museo de Aguada | ||||
| Museo de Arte Alfredo Ramírez de Arellano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso de la Capilla del Antiguo Convento de Porta Coeli | ||||
| Museo de Arte y Senado Académico | ||||
| Museo de la Farmacia | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de San German | ||||
| Museo de los Próceres | ||||
| Museo Galería | ||||
| Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado | ||||
| Museo Tecnológico BONUS Dr. Modesto Iriarte |
Libraries in Mayagüez
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Electrónica de Aguadilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica San Antonio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca General | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pura Platti González | 0.0 | |||||
| Juan Cancio Ortiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayaguez Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayagüez Children Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mayagüez
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Agropecuario de San Sebastian Puerto Rico (ADEA) | Carr. 111 Km. 18 Bo. Bahomamey | Fri: 12:00 AM-9:00 PM; | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| Gastropark@115 | |||||
| Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande | |||||
| Mercado Agroecologico de Rincon | Munoz Rivera 11 | 01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016 | Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Plaza de los Artesanos | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Mayagüez | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Aguada | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Añasco Alfonso Vélez Iturrino "El Fúa" | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero |
Hotels in Mayagüez
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mayagüez
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mayagüez
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Mayagüez
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mayagüez
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mayagüez
9 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mayagüez
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mayagüez
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mayagüez
15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mayagüez
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mayagüez
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mayagüez
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mayagüez
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boqueron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mayagüez
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| USPS - Marina | |
| USPS Miguel Ángel García Méndez |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mayagüez
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Santa Ana | |
| Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria | |
| Iglesia Adventista Mayagüez Sur | |
| Iglesia Movimiento Cristiano Jesed | |
| Iglesia Santa Teresita | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Obispado de Mayagüez | |
| Parroquia Episcopal San Andrés | |
| Primera Iglesia Metodista de Mayaguez |
Explore Near Mayagüez
Quick Facts
Around Mayagüez
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Mayagüez
41 places within 15 km
- • Balneario Tres Hermanos
- • La Playita
- • Playa Almirante
- • Playa Bramadero
- • Playa El Maní
- + 4 more
- • Cerro Anterior
- • Cerro Buena Vista
- • Cerro Canta Gallo
- • Cerro Conde Ávila
- • Cerro Cornelia
- + 19 more
- • Antigua Central Eureka
- • Antigua Central Igualdad
- • Antigua Central Juan Bianchi Pagán
- • Escuela de Derecho Eugenio María de Hostos
- • Puente Ferroviario de Añasco Arriba
- + 2 more
- • Mirador de Añasco
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Mayagüez
What is the population of Mayagüez?
Mayagüez has a population of 73,077 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 242 people per square mile, spread across 302.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mayagüez?
Mayagüez 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.