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Peñuelas, Puerto Rico
Peñuelas · Puerto Rico
Peñuelas is a small city in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico with a population of 6,847. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Peñuelas
Peñuelas is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the Peñuelas Valley on the southern coast of the island, south of Adjuntas, east of Guayanilla, west of Ponce and north of the Caribbean Sea. Peñuelas is spread over 12 barrios and Peñuelas Pueblo. It is part of the Yauco Metropolitan Statistical Area. Peñuelas is known as "La Capital del Güiro" and "El Valle de los Flamboyanes". In 2020, Peñuelas had a population of 20,399.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,847 |
| Population Density | 156 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0564°, -66.7216° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Peñuelas |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.1 inches (840 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Peñuelas
Peñuelas is a small city in Puerto Rico (Peñuelas) with a population of 6,847. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 43.8 sq mi (113.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0564°N, 66.7216°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.1 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 87 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 15 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in |
Peñuelas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Peñuelas
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Miguel González Bauzá | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tallaboa Poniente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Intermedia Ramón Pérez Purcel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rafael Irizarry Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Adolfo Grana Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Webster | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Peñuelas
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo 355 | acustic, alternative | MP3 | |
| Salseo Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM | christian, christmas music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Isla Rock | rock en espanol | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Peñuelas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Canales | ||||
| Casa de la Historia Ramón Rivera García "Bonyé" | ||||
| Casa de la Masacre de Ponce | ||||
| Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes | ||||
| Museo Amaury Veray Torregrosa | ||||
| Museo Casa del Pueblo | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología, Historia y Epigrafía de Guayanilla | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de la masacre de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de Lares | ||||
| Museo de Tibes | ||||
| Museo El Cemí | ||||
| Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre | ||||
| Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado | ||||
| Parque de Bombas |
Libraries in Peñuelas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Adelina Coppin Alvarado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Encarnación Valdés | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Guayanilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal e Infantil Mariana Suárez de Longo | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje | 0.0 | |||||
| Inter-American University of Puerto Rico Ponce Campus Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Peñuelas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mercado Familiar | 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 Mercado Familiar | 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 Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande | |||||
| Mercado Agrcola Natural de Ponce | 34 Calle Aurora | 03/21/2015 to 12/12/2015 | Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Plaza de Mercado Reina Isabel II | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado |
Theatres in Peñuelas
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Peñuelas
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Peñuelas
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Peñuelas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Peñuelas
2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| CEMEX DE PUERTO RICO INC | PR-10 | PONCE |
| ECOELECTRICA - COGENERATION PLANT AND LNG TERMINAL | PR-337 KM 3.7 | PENUELAS |
Airports Near Peñuelas
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boqueron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cocal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Peñuelas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| USPS - Peñuelas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Peñuelas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Mateo |
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What is the population of Peñuelas?
Peñuelas has a population of 6,847 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 43.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Peñuelas?
Peñuelas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.