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Río Cañas Abajo comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Villalba Municipio County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
890 Population 2,871/sq mi density
$12,475 Median Income $9,869 per capita
$88,400 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
80°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$12,475 median income, 5.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, /mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Río Cañas Abajo comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation239 ft (73 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,871/sq mi
Coordinates18.0397°N, 66.4682°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyVillalba Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

19,078 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 M6.4 117 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 37 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 143 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 42 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 75 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 42 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 33 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 31 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 119 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 134 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 30 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 108 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 107 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 59 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 60 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 45 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 42 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 115 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 134 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico M5.0 49 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 4 261 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 221 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 53 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 140 km
2017 Maria Category 5 34 km
2017 Irma Category 5 132 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 271 km
2011 Irene Category 1 63 km
2010 Earl Category 4 213 km
2008 Omar Category 4 201 km
2004 Frances Category 4 275 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 173 km
2000 Debby Category 1 114 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 168 km
1999 Jose Category 1 282 km
1998 Georges Category 3 25 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 148 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 46 km
1995 Luis Category 4 270 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 126 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 86 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 55 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 55 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 49 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 79 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 80 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 64 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 53 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 58 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 60 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 43 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 83 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 51 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 76 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 87 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 79 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 81 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 84 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 81 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

4 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 144 106 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 145 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 37 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 91 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 21 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 21 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 28 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 17 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 37 km
2007 CARR 304 606 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in

Río Cañas Abajo comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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