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Quebrada Prieta comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Canóvanas Municipio County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
654 Population 346/sq mi density
$108,200 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
81°F Avg Temperature 354 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
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Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Quebrada Prieta comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 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 (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density346/sq mi
Coordinates18.2943°N, 65.9038°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyCanóvanas Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

21,544 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 M6.4 127 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 103 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 107 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 124 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 108 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 97 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 97 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 133 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 96 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 142 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 124 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 102 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 111 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 125 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 108 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 109 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 139 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 99 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico M5.0 115 km
Jan 7, 2020 14 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.0 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 214 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 225 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 286 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 118 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 80 km
2017 Maria Category 5 33 km
2017 Irma Category 5 86 km
2017 Jose Category 4 299 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 207 km
2011 Irene Category 1 11 km
2010 Earl Category 4 159 km
2008 Omar Category 4 170 km
2004 Frances Category 4 235 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 224 km
2000 Debby Category 1 77 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 153 km
1999 Jose Category 1 223 km
1998 Georges Category 3 24 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 89 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 100 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 1, 2022 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 11 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 21 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 14 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 29 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 17 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 44 km 0
Feb 23, 2000 EF0 21 km 0
Sep 8, 1999 EF0 18 km 0
May 1, 1995 EF0 25 km 0
Oct 7, 1969 EF0 65 km 0
Jul 28, 1959 EF0 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 96 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 143 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m 88 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 103 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 139 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 49 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 49 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 45 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 54 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 44 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.4 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 7.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in

Quebrada Prieta comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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