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Orocovis zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Orocovis Municipio County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,199 Population 2,141/sq mi density
$20,542 Median Income $10,714 per capita
$85,900 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$355 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
80°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$20,542 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$85,900 home value, $355/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Orocovis zona urbana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,141/sq mi
Coordinates18.2259°N, 66.3902°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyOrocovis Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

20,993 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 M6.4 101 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 54 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 133 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 58 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 60 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 74 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 47 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 51 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 104 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 121 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 48 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 74 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 116 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 100 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 62 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 75 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 61 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 135 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 94 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 124 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 4 239 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 205 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 72 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 120 km
2017 Maria Category 5 20 km
2017 Irma Category 5 110 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 250 km
2011 Irene Category 1 42 km
2010 Earl Category 4 191 km
2008 Omar Category 4 211 km
2004 Frances Category 4 252 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 175 km
2000 Debby Category 1 91 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 185 km
1999 Jose Category 1 274 km
1998 Georges Category 3 10 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 127 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 59 km
1995 Luis Category 4 250 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 106 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 87 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 46 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 41 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 32 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 78 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 55 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 32 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 69 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 42 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 25 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 85 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 52 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 76 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 84 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 83 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 84 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 82 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 84 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 84 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 24 147 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 99 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 137 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 54 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 26 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 25 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 31 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 26 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 41 km
2007 CARR 304 606 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
February 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in

Orocovis zona urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (3.0").

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