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Playita, Puerto Rico
Salinas · Puerto Rico
Playita is a small town in Salinas, Puerto Rico with a population of 673. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 673 |
| Population Density | 2,926 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.9605°, -66.2896° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Salinas |
| 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 Playita
Playita is a small town in Puerto Rico (Salinas) with a population of 673. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 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 | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9605°N, 66.2896°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 139 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 126 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 127 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 55 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in |
Playita has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (1.1").
Schools in Playita
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Francisco Mariano Quiñones | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Mareas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guillermo González | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Urbana Profesor Carlos Colón Burgos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Playita
11 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 | |
| Echo 355 | acustic, alternative | MP3 | |
| WPAB 550 PONCE | spanish pop, spanish talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OldiVille | 70 80 hits, 70s disco | MP3 | |
| Isla Rock | rock en espanol | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La X 100.7 FM | pop, reggaeton | OGG 48 kbps |
Museums in Playita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Museo Casa Natal de Luis Muñoz Rivera | ||||
| Camp Santiago Museum | ||||
| Casa Cautiño Museum | ||||
| Dr. Pío López Martínez | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Aiboniteño | ||||
| Museo Histórico Ramón Rivera Bermúdez | ||||
| Museo Olímpico de Puerto Rico | ||||
| Plaza-Museo de los Fundadores Profesora Gisella Ocasio Rentas |
Libraries in Playita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Barrancas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Clemencia Philemon Viuda de Godreau | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Víctor M. Pons Gil | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cibernético de Aibonito Dra. Irene Fernández Aponte | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Tecnológico La Plata Benigna Rivera Rosario | 0.0 | |||||
| Guayama Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Playita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Maercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | |||
| 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 | Plaza Publica | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 06/19/2015 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 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 | 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 | ||
| Plaza de Mercado de Cayey | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Arroyo | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Salinas |
Restaurants in Playita
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Playita
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Playita
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Playita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Playita
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| AES PUERTO RICO, LP | CARRETERA #3, KM. 142 | GUAYAMA MUNICIPIO |
Airports Near Playita
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| José Aponte de la Torre Airport | NRR | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small 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 |
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What is the population of Playita?
Playita has a population of 673 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 2,926 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Playita?
Playita 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.