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Río Grande, Puerto Rico

Río Grande · Puerto Rico

Río Grande is a small city in Río Grande, Puerto Rico with a population of 13,467. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,467 Population 150/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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People

Population13,467
Density150/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population13,467
Population Density150 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates18.3802°, -65.8313°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceRío Grande
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (969 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Grande

Río Grande is a small city in Puerto Rico (Río Grande) with a population of 13,467. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.

Climate in Río Grande

Río Grande has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1483 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 22.1° / 28.5° 101.5
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 22.1° / 28.8° 61.7
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 22.4° / 29.4° 53.3
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 23.3° / 30.1° 114.8
May 27.6°C / 82°F 24.3° / 30.8° 134.7
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.7° 113.2
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.5° 153.0
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.7° 159.2
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.8° 163.6
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.5° 128.3
Nov 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.1° 177.9
Dec 26°C / 79°F 23° / 29.1° 121.9
Río Grande 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area89.6 sq mi (232.1 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates18.3802°N, 65.8313°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22,646 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 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 M6.4 114 km
Oct 17, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M6.0 144 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 118 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 131 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 119 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 109 km
Oct 16, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 147 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 107 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 134 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 107 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 110 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 147 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 135 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 122 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 119 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 136 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 95 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 127 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 202 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 222 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 274 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 130 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 68 km
2017 Maria Category 5 43 km
2017 Irma Category 5 74 km
2017 Jose Category 4 287 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 195 km
2011 Irene Category 1 21 km
2010 Earl Category 4 147 km
2008 Omar Category 4 170 km
2004 Frances Category 4 225 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 230 km
2000 Debby Category 1 65 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 154 km
1999 Jose Category 1 217 km
1998 Georges Category 3 31 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 77 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 90 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 148 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m 83 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 114 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 146 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 61 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 61 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 58 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 66 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 57 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
February 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in

Río Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Río Grande

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Antera Rosado Fuentes
Escuela Pedro Falu Orellano
Escuela Lola Millán Orellano
Escuela Pimentel y Castro
Escuela Rafael de Jesús
Academia Regional Adventista del Este
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Radio Stations near Río Grande

12 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
WPAB 550 PONCE spanish pop, spanish talk MP3 128 kbps
WAPA RADIO MP3 128 kbps
OldiVille 70 80 hits, 70s disco MP3
La X 100.7 FM pop, reggaeton OGG 48 kbps
Radio Isla 1320 AM (WSKN 1320 AM) MP3 128 kbps
WIAC 740 AM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Río Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del Trovador Luis Miranda Fernández "Pico de Oro"
Casa Museo Antonio Roig Torrellas
Casa Museo Jesús T. Piñero
Centro Criollo de Ciencia y Tecnología del Caribe (C3Tec)
EcoExploratorio
EcoExploratorio
MUSAN
MUSAN
Museo Casa Escuté
Museo de Arte
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
Museo de Artes Populares
Museo de Biologia
Museo de Biologia
Museo de Caguas
Museo de Historia y Arte de Carolina
Museo de Historia, Antropología y Arte de la UPR
Museo de la Memoria
Museo de la Memoria
Museo del Deporte Cagüeño Dr. Emigdio "Millo" Buonomo Morales
Museo del Deporte de Gurabo
Museo del Niño de Carolina
Museo del Tabaco
Museo Histórico Profesora Fe Leonor Borges
Sala de Historia Sergio E. Calzada Rivera

Libraries in Río Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Conrado F. Asenjo0.0
Biblioteca de Administración de Empresas0.0
Biblioteca de Santa Cruz0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Doctor Carlos Hernández Rodríguez0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Estudia Conmigo0.0
Biblioteca Electronica Red Gigante II0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S Belaval0.0
Biblioteca Escritor Emilio Díaz Valcárcel0.0
Biblioteca Escuela de Derecho0.0
Biblioteca Escuela de Derecho0.0
Biblioteca José M. Lázaro0.0
Biblioteca Juan de Valdés0.0
Biblioteca Juan de Valdés0.0
Biblioteca María Teresa Guevara0.0
Biblioteca María Teresa Guevara0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Áurea M. Pérez0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Campo Rico0.0
Biblioteca Prof. Rafael Picó Santiago0.0
Biblioteca Prof. Rafael Picó Santiago0.0
Biblioteca Pública José Emilio González0.0
Biblioteca UPRC0.0
Biblioteca Virtual Dr. Rafael Marcano Blanco0.0
Biblocteca Municipal de la Comunidad de Trujillo Bajo Irma Sosa de Jesús0.0
Bibloteca Municipal de Loíza Honorable Miguel A. del Valle Escobar0.0
Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital Library0.0
Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital Library0.0
Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital Library0.0
Jesús T. Piñero Library0.0
Metropolitan Campus Library0.0
Metropolitan Campus Library0.0
Presbyterian Community Hospital Learning Resources Center0.0
Presbyterian Community Hospital Learning Resources Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Río Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
COLMADO LABOY
Cooperativa Orgnica Madre TierraPlacita Roosevelt, Calle Federico Calder01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Sun: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
El Canario Mini Colmado
El Jibarito
El Jibarito
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Rey del Cruce
Feria Agrcola de LuquilloCentro de Arte y Cultura de Luquillo01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Luna Mini Market
Luna Mini Market
Mercado El Pilar
PANADERIA LA FINCA
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado de Río Grande
Plaza de Mercado de Río Piedras Rafael Hernández Marín
Plaza del Mercado de Humacao Wilfredo Cuadrado Sánchez "Tío Gui"
Plaza del Mercado de Naguabo
Plaza del Mercado Juan C. Velázquez
Plaza del Mercado Luquillo
Trapiche, Camisetas y Algo Más
Vegano Don Juan Import Inc.
W.I.C.

Restaurants in Río Grande

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asian Buffet & Sushi Bar
Ekelekua
El Chapín
El Verde BBQ
La Resaca
Pizza Hut
Taco Rico

Monuments in Río Grande

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a José Polonio Hernández Hernández
Monumento al Soldado Riograndeño

Bus Stations in Río Grande

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Carros Públicos de Río Grande

Gas Stations in Río Grande

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gulf
Gulf
Mobil
Puma
Total

Banks in Río Grande

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Popular

Breweries in Río Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fábrica de Sangría y Barra STGRIA
Fábrica de Sangría y Barra STGRIA
Fábrica de Sangría y Barra STGRIA

Stadiums & Teams in Río Grande

TeamLeagueDivision
Coliseíto Pedrín Zorilla
Coliseo Roberto Clemente Walker
Estadio Hiram Bithorn Sosa
Estadio Municipal Rafael "Tato" Joglar Solís

Superfund Sites Near Río Grande

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
LILLY DEL CARIBE INC CAROLINA430 CALLE FABRILCAROLINA

Airports Near Río Grande

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luis Munoz Marin International AirportSJULarge Airport
Antonio Rivera Rodriguez AirportVQSMedium Airport
Benjamin Rivera Noriega AirportCPXMedium Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSIGMedium Airport
José Aponte de la Torre AirportNRRMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Cocal AirportSmall Airport
Cuylers AirportSmall Airport
Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones AirportHUCSmall Airport
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Patillas AirportSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Río Grande

57 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Auxilio Mutuo Pediátrico
Bianca Pucchi
Caribbean 12-Step
CDT Asociacion De Maestros De Puerto Rico
CDT Asociacion De Maestros De Puerto Rico
CDT Caribbean Medical Testing Center (Cmt)
CDT Caribbean Medical Testing Center (Cmt)
CDT Programa SIDA de San Juan
Centro de Certificaciones Médicas
Centro de Neurodiagnóstico
Centro Digestivo Pediátrico del Caribe
Clinica Borinquen Medical Services
Clínica de Subespecialistas Pediátricos
Clinica Externas Administracion De Servicio
Clinica Externas Administracion De Servicio
Clínica Medicina Preventiva
Clinica Veterinaria
Condado MRI
CPF Celeste Zalduondo
Dra. Gabriela Pabón
Dra. Milagros Fernández
Eden Esthetics
Fondita de Jesús
Fondita de Jesús
Gastro 2000
Ginecología y Uroginecología Dra. Daniela Carlos
Grupo Fisiátrico
Health South Rehabilitation Of PR
Health South Rehabilitation Of PR
Hoffa Medical Center
Hope Women's Clinic
Hospital Panamericano de San Juan
Instituto de Arritmia de Puerto Rico
Instituto de Rehabilitación del Caribe
Laboratiorio Borinquen
Laboratorio Borinquen
Laboratorio Borinquen
Laboratorio Clinico Adamar
Laboratorio Clínico del Parque
MedChic
Metropolitan Community Clinic
Natural Health Clinic
Nueva Figura
Ojos Day Surgery Center
Pavía Breast & Imaging Center
Pavía Medical Plaza
Pranic Healing
Quality Dental Care
Remedy+ Chiropractic Cryospa
Sahha Naturali
San Jorge Chiropractic Place
San Juan Caperstrano Ambulatory Clinic
San Juan Medical Imaging LLP
Santurce Medical Mall
VIDA Wellness
Vidaurre - Dra. Vilma Ortega
Voice & Sinus Institute - Dr. Omar González Yanes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Grande

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico

🇵🇷 About Puerto Rico

Capital San Juan
Population 3,195,153
Area 9,104 km²
GDP (USD) $118,478,754,281
GDP per capita $36,981
HDI 0.880
Life expectancy 81.7 years
Internet users 87.3%
Urban population 94.2%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English, Spanish
Calling code +1
TLD .pr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Puerto Rico

21 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Three Kings Day / Epiphany Día de Reyes
Jan 12 Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos Natalicio de Eugenio María de Hostos
Jan 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Natalicio de Martin Luther King, Jr.
Feb 16 Presidents' Day Día de los Presidentes
Feb 18 Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín Natalicio de Luis Muñoz Marín
Mar 22 Emancipation Day Día de la Abolición de Esclavitud
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 20 Birthday of José de Diego Natalicio de José de Diego
May 25 Memorial Day Recordación de los Muertos de la Guerra
Jul 3 Independence Day Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos
Jul 20 Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera Natalicio de Don Luis Muñoz Rivera
Jul 25 Puerto Rico Constitution Day Constitución de Puerto Rico
Jul 27 Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa Natalicio de Dr. José Celso Barbosa
Sep 7 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de América
Nov 11 Veterans Day Día del Veterano / Día del Armisticio
Nov 19 Discovery of Puerto Rico Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day Día de Acción de Gracias
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Noche Buena
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Río Grande

What is the population of Río Grande?

Río Grande has a population of 13,467 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 89.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Grande?

Río Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches.

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