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Rafael Hernández comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Aguadilla Municipio County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,260 Population 4,500/sq mi density
$21,470 Median Income $10,245 per capita
$113,400 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$592 Median Rent 43.1% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$21,470 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$113,400 home value, $592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Rafael Hernández 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

Elevation340 ft (104 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density4,500/sq mi
Coordinates18.4719°N, 67.0786°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyAguadilla Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22,478 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 64 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 70 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 70 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 63 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 8 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 143 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 73 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 136 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 137 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 59 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 75 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 96 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 65 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 69 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 70 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 32 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 64 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 63 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 62 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 237 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 159 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 53 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 166 km
2017 Maria Category 5 17 km
2017 Irma Category 5 116 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 283 km
2011 Irene Category 1 48 km
2010 Earl Category 4 201 km
2008 Omar Category 3 280 km
2004 Frances Category 4 247 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 98 km
2000 Debby Category 1 90 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 238 km
1998 Georges Category 3 45 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 293 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 146 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 45 km
1995 Luis Category 4 291 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 138 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 17 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 35 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 33 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 3 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 98 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 49 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 63 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 19 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 30 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 11 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 6 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 23 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 22 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 4 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 22 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 22 km 0
Jun 3, 2001 EF0 22 km 0
Aug 25, 2000 EF0 93 km 0
Sep 6, 1999 EF0 29 km 0
Jul 20, 1999 EF0 29 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 28 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 64 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 15 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO (3,927 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 98 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 96 km
2007 CARR 304 606 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 8.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in

Rafael Hernández comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (2.7").

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