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Palmer comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Río Grande Municipio County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
1,586 Population 7,930/sq mi density
$15,022 Median Income $10,855 per capita
$107,200 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
81°F Avg Temperature 354 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
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Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$15,022 median income, 11.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Palmer comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density7,930/sq mi
Coordinates18.3704°N, 65.7734°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyRío Grande Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22,725 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 M6.4 119 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 132 km
Oct 17, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M6.0 141 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 123 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 137 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 124 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 114 km
Oct 16, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 144 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 113 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 140 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 112 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 140 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 108 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 141 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 127 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 124 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 99 km
May 11, 1996 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 136 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 125 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 202 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 227 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 270 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 133 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 66 km
2017 Maria Category 5 43 km
2017 Irma Category 5 71 km
2017 Jose Category 4 284 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 191 km
2011 Irene Category 1 23 km
2010 Earl Category 4 146 km
2008 Omar Category 4 165 km
2004 Frances Category 4 226 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 236 km
2000 Debby Category 1 62 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 149 km
1999 Jose Category 1 211 km
1998 Georges Category 3 30 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 76 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 27 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 35 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 25 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 40 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 27 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 75 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 60 km 0
Feb 23, 2000 EF0 31 km 0
Sep 8, 1999 EF0 25 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF0 92 km 0
May 1, 1995 EF0 36 km 0
Oct 7, 1969 EF0 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 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 84 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 77 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 119 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 65 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 65 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 61 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 59 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
February 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in

Palmer comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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