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Playita Cortada comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Santa Isabel Municipio County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,461 Population 1,623/sq mi density
$16,841 Median Income $9,223 per capita
$104,600 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$577 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
80°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$16,841 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$104,600 home value, $577/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Playita Cortada comunidad 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,623/sq mi
Coordinates17.9734°N, 66.4390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountySanta Isabel Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

18,485 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 125 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 39 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 44 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 82 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 42 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 36 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 31 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 142 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 127 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 31 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 100 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 60 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 115 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 41 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 62 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 47 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 122 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 142 km
Jan 7, 2020 14 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.0 30 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico M5.0 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erin (2025, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 267 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 229 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 53 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 297 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 143 km
2017 Maria Category 5 36 km
2017 Irma Category 5 139 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 274 km
2011 Irene Category 1 62 km
2010 Earl Category 4 217 km
2008 Omar Category 4 193 km
2004 Frances Category 4 281 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 179 km
2000 Debby Category 1 120 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 160 km
1999 Jose Category 1 279 km
1998 Georges Category 3 29 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 151 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 42 km
1995 Luis Category 4 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 92 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 63 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 56 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 51 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 87 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 63 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 57 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 62 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 63 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 51 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 89 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 58 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 83 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 93 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 86 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 91 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 86 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

4 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 144 113 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 142 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 39 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 97 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 19 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 19 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 25 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 14 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 33 km
2007 CARR 304 606 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in

Playita Cortada comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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