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Ponce zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Juana Díaz Municipio County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
109,765 Population 3,872/sq mi density
$18,650 Median Income $14,584 per capita
$109,900 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$506 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
80°F Avg Temperature 355 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
1.7 / 5.0
$18,650 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$109,900 home value, $506/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Ponce zona urbana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area45.8 sq mi (118.6 km²)
Population Density3,872/sq mi
Coordinates17.9997°N, 66.6237°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyJuana Díaz Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

19,251 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 20 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 118 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 138 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 25 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 65 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 25 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 16 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 16 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 131 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 118 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 13 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 117 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 42 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 101 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 43 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 27 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 28 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 M5.1 129 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico M5.0 32 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 4 270 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 220 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 37 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 290 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 155 km
2017 Maria Category 5 45 km
2017 Irma Category 5 141 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 285 km
2011 Irene Category 1 71 km
2010 Earl Category 4 225 km
2008 Omar Category 4 209 km
2004 Frances Category 4 284 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 160 km
2000 Debby Category 1 124 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 169 km
1999 Jose Category 1 299 km
1998 Georges Category 3 31 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 163 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 29 km
1995 Luis Category 4 285 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 73 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 53 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 72 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 65 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 65 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 71 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 81 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 67 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 42 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 76 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 50 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 70 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 41 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 65 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 77 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 66 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 68 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 74 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 68 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 98 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 20 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 79 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 38 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 37 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 44 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 33 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 53 km
2007 CARR 304 606 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in

Ponce zona urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (0.8").

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