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Palmarejo comunidad (Coamo Municipio), PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Coamo Municipio County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
742 Population 1,258/sq mi density
$28,525 Median Income $8,109 per capita
$111,900 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
80°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,525 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$111,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Palmarejo comunidad (Coamo Municipio) 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

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,258/sq mi
Coordinates18.0682°N, 66.3266°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyCoamo Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

19,442 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 53 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 120 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 150 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 57 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 87 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 57 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 46 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 48 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 123 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 140 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 45 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 116 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 99 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 74 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 61 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 56 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 75 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 112 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 147 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 141 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 4 254 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 223 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 68 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 127 km
2017 Maria Category 5 20 km
2017 Irma Category 5 127 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 258 km
2011 Irene Category 1 47 km
2010 Earl Category 4 202 km
2008 Omar Category 4 194 km
2004 Frances Category 4 268 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 186 km
2000 Debby Category 1 106 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 166 km
1999 Jose Category 1 267 km
1998 Georges Category 3 15 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 135 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 55 km
1995 Luis Category 4 257 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 98 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 62 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 40 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 35 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 93 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 92 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 49 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 42 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 73 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 47 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 44 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 96 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 88 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 97 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 92 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 95 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 94 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 94 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 24 141 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 115 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 130 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 53 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 103 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 8 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 7 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 14 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 7 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 24 km
2007 CARR 304 606 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 7.9 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Palmarejo comunidad (Coamo Municipio) has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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