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Palmarejo comunidad (Corozal Municipio), PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Corozal Municipio County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
1,490 Population 1,753/sq mi density
$130,000 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
80°F Avg Temperature 354 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
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Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Palmarejo comunidad (Corozal Municipio) 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

Elevation557 ft (170 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density1,753/sq mi
Coordinates18.3148°N, 66.2923°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyCorozal Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

21,890 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 98 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 68 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 72 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 83 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 75 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 65 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 61 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 102 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 62 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 104 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 119 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 88 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 89 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 76 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 75 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 121 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 84 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 125 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 4 227 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 200 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 86 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 106 km
2017 Maria Category 5 16 km
2017 Irma Category 5 99 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 236 km
2011 Irene Category 1 34 km
2010 Earl Category 4 177 km
2008 Omar Category 4 206 km
2004 Frances Category 4 240 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 183 km
2000 Debby Category 1 79 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 185 km
1999 Jose Category 1 264 km
1998 Georges Category 3 13 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 113 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 73 km
1995 Luis Category 4 235 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 92 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 96 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 51 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 32 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 20 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 97 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 86 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 47 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 18 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 82 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 29 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 24 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 95 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 62 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 85 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 90 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 93 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 89 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 24 137 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 104 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m - 128 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 68 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake - - 98 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 32 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 32 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 35 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 34 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 43 km
2007 CARR 304 606 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
February 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
May 74°F (24°C) 7.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 8.1 in
September 76°F (25°C) 8.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in

Palmarejo comunidad (Corozal Municipio) has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 70°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (3.1").

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