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Monserrate comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Vega Alta Municipio County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,166 Population 3,094/sq mi density
$17,868 Median Income $10,250 per capita
$107,500 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$557 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
80°F Avg Temperature 354 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$17,868 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $557/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Monserrate comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation152 ft (46 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density3,094/sq mi
Coordinates18.4371°N, 66.3566°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyVega Alta Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22,678 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 83 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 72 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 120 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 75 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 80 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 75 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 64 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 146 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 72 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 87 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 106 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 68 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 92 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 91 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 134 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 82 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 79 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 91 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 113 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erin (2025, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 215 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 185 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 91 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 104 km
2017 Maria Category 5 26 km
2017 Irma Category 5 86 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 231 km
2011 Irene Category 1 19 km
2010 Earl Category 4 170 km
2008 Omar Category 4 219 km
2004 Frances Category 4 229 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 174 km
2000 Debby Category 1 68 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 200 km
1999 Jose Category 1 273 km
1998 Georges Category 3 27 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 110 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 75 km
1995 Luis Category 4 232 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 86 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 89 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 41 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 43 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 31 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 93 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 78 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 59 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 22 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 83 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 35 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 13 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 88 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 58 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 78 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 81 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 81 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 88 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 88 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 24 146 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 93 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 138 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 72 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 90 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 47 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 50 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 48 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 59 km
2007 CARR 304 606 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in

Monserrate comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (3.1").

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