Palomas, Puerto Rico

Full City Profile

1,742 Population 2,002/sq mi density

1,939 ft Elevation 591 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Palomas 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.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	80.0°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,939 ft (591 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	2,002/sq mi
Coordinates	18.2325°N, 66.2563°W
Timezone	America/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"

13% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 8.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21,198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020	4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico	M6.4	66 km
Jan 13, 2014	61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico	M6.4	107 km
Sep 24, 2019	67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico	M6.0	142 km
Jan 11, 2020	5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico	M5.9	70 km
Jan 6, 2020	14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico	M5.8	72 km
May 16, 2010	4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico	M5.8	88 km
Jan 7, 2020	11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico	M5.6	62 km
Jan 7, 2020	0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico	M5.6	60 km
Feb 4, 2008	Puerto Rico region	M5.5	112 km
Dec 11, 2000	65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico	M5.5	130 km
May 2, 2020	6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico	M5.4	60 km
Jul 3, 2020	9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico	M5.3	87 km
Aug 1, 1993	68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico	M5.3	109 km
Nov 23, 1992	28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico	M5.3	112 km
Jan 11, 2020	19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico	M5.2	73 km
Jan 10, 2020	4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico	M5.2	74 km
Jan 15, 2020	Puerto Rico region	M5.2	88 km
Aug 14, 2009	92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico	M5.1	127 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	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erin	Category 4	235 km
2024	Ernesto	Category 1	210 km
2022	Fiona	Category 1	83 km
2019	Dorian	Category 1	109 km
2017	Maria	Category 5	7 km
2017	Irma	Category 5	108 km
2014	Gonzalo	Category 3	240 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	38 km
2010	Earl	Category 4	182 km
2008	Omar	Category 4	198 km
2004	Frances	Category 4	248 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 1	188 km
2000	Debby	Category 1	87 km
1999	Lenny	Category 4	176 km
1999	Jose	Category 1	260 km
1998	Georges	Category 3	6 km
1996	Bertha	Category 3	117 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	73 km
1995	Luis	Category 4	239 km
1995	Marilyn	Category 3	95 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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	133 km
1918	PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE	Eruption + Earthquake	6.1 m	144	111 km
1868	VIRGIN ISLANDS	Earthquake	1.5 m	—	123 km
2020	PUERTO RICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	4	66 km
1918	PUERTO RICO	Earthquake	—	—	104 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO (3,927 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO	3,927	23 km
2007	UNNAMED	3,896	23 km
2005	UNNAMED	1,888	25 km
2005	PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3	1,137	26 km
2005	UNNAMED	725	34 km
2013	PUERTO NEGRO	631	96 km
2007	CARR 304	606	87 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°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

Palomas 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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