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Rafael Capó comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Hatillo Municipio County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,409 Population 903/sq mi density
$18,955 Median Income $11,280 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
78°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$18,955 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Rafael Capó comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation734 ft (224 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density903/sq mi
Coordinates18.3989°N, 66.7920°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyHatillo Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22,211 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 72 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 49 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 91 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 50 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 29 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 59 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 42 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 57 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 117 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 71 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 83 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 52 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 55 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 59 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 64 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 53 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 87 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 146 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 236 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 172 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 55 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 145 km
2017 Maria Category 5 20 km
2017 Irma Category 5 109 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 268 km
2011 Irene Category 1 47 km
2010 Earl Category 4 191 km
2008 Omar Category 3 253 km
2004 Frances Category 4 248 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 129 km
2000 Debby Category 1 90 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 217 km
1998 Georges Category 3 35 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 133 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 46 km
1995 Luis Category 4 272 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 124 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 88 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 43 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 8 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 85 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 48 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 32 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 100 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 67 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 46 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 80 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 33 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 42 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 16 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 32 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 37 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 42 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 42 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 36 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 42 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 42 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 54 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 49 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 45 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 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 69 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 75 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 67 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 86 km
2007 CARR 304 606 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
February 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in

Rafael Capó comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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