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Río Lajas comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Toa Alta Municipio County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
1,879 Population 1,244/sq mi density
$84,000 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
80°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)
Río Lajas comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation152 ft (46 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density1,244/sq mi
Coordinates18.3965°N, 66.2635°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyToa Alta Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22,514 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 76 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 92 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 130 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 80 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 85 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 83 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 74 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 68 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 97 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 117 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 71 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 103 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 96 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 125 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 83 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 85 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 96 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 111 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 76 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 121 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 4 217 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 194 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 95 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 98 km
2017 Maria Category 5 23 km
2017 Irma Category 5 90 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 227 km
2011 Irene Category 1 27 km
2010 Earl Category 4 168 km
2008 Omar Category 4 208 km
2004 Frances Category 4 231 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 185 km
2000 Debby Category 1 69 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 190 km
1999 Jose Category 1 262 km
1998 Georges Category 3 22 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 105 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 80 km
1995 Luis Category 4 227 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 83 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 99 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 51 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 32 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 20 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 88 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 48 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 12 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 89 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 25 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 23 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 98 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 66 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 88 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 92 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 91 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 97 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 3, 2001 EF0 97 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 24 135 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 103 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 127 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 76 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 100 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 41 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 41 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 44 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 44 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 51 km
2007 CARR 304 606 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in

Río Lajas comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (3.1").

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