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Palmer, Puerto Rico
Río Grande · Puerto Rico
Palmer is a small town in Río Grande, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,205. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,205 |
| Population Density | 6,025 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.3705°, -65.7741° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Río Grande |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.2 inches (969 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palmer
Palmer is a small town in Puerto Rico (Río Grande) with a population of 1,205. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Climate in Palmer
Palmer has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1483 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,025/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3705°N, 65.7741°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 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").
Schools in Palmer
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Carmen Feliciano Carrera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rafael Rexach Dueño | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Palmer
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casa Pueblo | community news, environment | MP3 48 kbps | |
| WRPG-DB Pura Gracia | cristiana, musica cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WKAQ 580 | news | AAC+ 63 kbps | |
| Hot 102 | mainstream, pop music | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| LA X | — | OGG 48 kbps | |
| Fidelity 95.7 | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| WPAB 550 PONCE | spanish pop, spanish talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WAPA RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OldiVille | 70 80 hits, 70s disco | MP3 | |
| La X 100.7 FM | pop, reggaeton | OGG 48 kbps | |
| Radio Isla 1320 AM (WSKN 1320 AM) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIAC 740 AM | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Palmer
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Antonio Roig Torrellas | ||||
| Casa Museo Jesús T. Piñero | ||||
| Museo Casa Escuté | ||||
| Museo de Historia y Arte de Carolina | ||||
| Museo del Deporte de Gurabo | ||||
| Museo del Niño de Carolina | ||||
| Museo Histórico Profesora Fe Leonor Borges | ||||
| Sala de Historia Sergio E. Calzada Rivera |
Libraries in Palmer
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Santa Cruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Doctor Carlos Hernández Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electronica Red Gigante II | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S Belaval | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Escritor Emilio Díaz Valcárcel | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Áurea M. Pérez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Campo Rico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública José Emilio González | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UPRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Virtual Dr. Rafael Marcano Blanco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblocteca Municipal de la Comunidad de Trujillo Bajo Irma Sosa de Jesús | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca Municipal de Loíza Honorable Miguel A. del Valle Escobar | 0.0 | |||||
| Jesús T. Piñero Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palmer
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLMADO LABOY | |||||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Rey del Cruce | |||||
| Feria Agrcola de Luquillo | Centro de Arte y Cultura de Luquillo | 01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016 | Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Mercado El Pilar | |||||
| PANADERIA LA FINCA | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Río Grande | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Humacao Wilfredo Cuadrado Sánchez "Tío Gui" | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Naguabo | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado Juan C. Velázquez | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado Luquillo | |||||
| W.I.C. |
Hotels in Palmer
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Palmer
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Palmer
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Palmer
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Palmer
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palmer
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Palmer
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Palmer
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| LILLY DEL CARIBE INC CAROLINA | 430 CALLE FABRIL | CAROLINA |
Airports Near Palmer
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport | VQS | Medium Airport |
| Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport | CPX | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| José Aponte de la Torre Airport | NRR | Medium Airport |
| Cocal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones Airport | HUC | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Palmer
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| US Post Office Palmer |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palmer
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Bautista de Palmer |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
21 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Palmer
What is the population of Palmer?
Palmer has a population of 1,205 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 6,025 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palmer?
Palmer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches.