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Playa Fortuna, Puerto Rico
Luquillo · Puerto Rico
Playa Fortuna is a small town in Luquillo, Puerto Rico with a population of 2,037. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,037 |
| Population Density | 2,425 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.3797°, -65.7452° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Luquillo |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.7 inches (1,769 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Playa Fortuna
Playa Fortuna is a small town in Puerto Rico (Luquillo) with a population of 2,037. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Climate in Playa Fortuna
Playa Fortuna 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 | 78.1°F |
| 45% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3797°N, 65.7452°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 | 81 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 75 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | 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 | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| 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 |
Playa Fortuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (2.8").
Schools in Playa Fortuna
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Pablo Suárez Ortiz | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Playa Fortuna
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 Playa Fortuna
| 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 Playa Fortuna
| 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 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 Playa Fortuna
| 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 |
Hotels in Playa Fortuna
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Playa Fortuna
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Playa Fortuna
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Playa Fortuna
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Playa Fortuna
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| LILLY DEL CARIBE INC CAROLINA | 430 CALLE FABRIL | CAROLINA |
Airports Near Playa Fortuna
10 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 |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
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What is the population of Playa Fortuna?
Playa Fortuna has a population of 2,037 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 2,425 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Playa Fortuna?
Playa Fortuna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches.