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San Sebastián, Puerto Rico

San Sebastián · Puerto Rico

San Sebastián is a small city in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico with a population of 11,590. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,590 Population 170/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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People

Population11,590
Density170/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population11,590
Population Density170 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates18.3366°, -66.9902°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceSan Sebastián
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Sebastián

San Sebastián is a small city in Puerto Rico (San Sebastián) with a population of 11,590. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.

Climate in San Sebastián

San Sebastián has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.7°C), the coldest is Feb (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1106 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 22.7° / 29.5° 40.3
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 22.5° / 29.5° 44.0
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 22.7° / 30.2° 47.2
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 23.2° / 31.2° 67.1
May 27.7°C / 82°F 24.7° / 32° 104.5
Jun 28.3°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.9° 73.6
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 26° / 31.8° 101.9
Aug 28.6°C / 84°F 26.1° / 32.3° 115.0
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 26.3° / 32.5° 149.6
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 25.5° / 32.4° 143.6
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30.6° 158.2
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 23.3° / 29.8° 60.7
San Sebastián 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area68.0 sq mi (176.1 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates18.3366°N, 66.9902°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22,035 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 81 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 46 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 87 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 46 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 11 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 55 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 147 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 142 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 M5.6 113 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 42 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 85 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 77 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 49 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 49 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 46 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 61 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 47 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 248 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 175 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 39 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 166 km
2017 Maria Category 5 29 km
2017 Irma Category 5 127 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 288 km
2011 Irene Category 1 63 km
2010 Earl Category 4 208 km
2008 Omar Category 3 263 km
2004 Frances Category 4 259 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 111 km
2000 Debby Category 1 101 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 220 km
1998 Georges Category 3 28 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 151 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 39 km
1995 Luis Category 4 294 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 142 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 46 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 46 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 90 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 81 km
2007 CARR 304 606 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
April 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in

San Sebastián has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (3.0").

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Schools in San Sebastián

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Emilio Scharon Rodríguez
Escuela Ernestina Méndez
Escuela Patria Latorre
Escuela Manuel Méndez Liciaga
Escuela Aurora Méndez Charneco
Escuela Ramón María Torres
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Radio Stations near San Sebastián

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Salseo Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM christian, christmas music AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in San Sebastián

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos
Museo de Aguada
Museo de Arte y Senado Académico
Museo de Lares
Museo del Tren

Libraries in San Sebastián

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Carrizales0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica de Aguadilla0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Pajuil0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica San Antonio0.0
Biblioteca General0.0
Biblioteca Urbana de Quebradillas0.0
Library Poblado San Antonio0.0
Mayaguez Branch Library0.0
Mayagüez Children Library0.0
Public Library of Hatillo0.0

Farmers Markets in San Sebastián

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aguadilla Farmers' Market
Centro Agropecuario de San Sebastian Puerto Rico (ADEA)Carr. 111 Km. 18 Bo. BahomameyFri: 12:00 AM-9:00 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 Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado FamiliarFri: 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;Visit
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;Visit
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;Visit
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;Visit
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;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
La Marketa
Mercado Agroecologico de RinconMunoz Rivera 1101/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Plaza de Mercado de Mayagüez
Plaza del Mercado de Aguada
Plaza del Mercado de Añasco Alfonso Vélez Iturrino "El Fúa"
Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero
Pulguero de Arecibo

Restaurants in San Sebastián

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Country House

Cafes in San Sebastián

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lady Luck's Coffee & Entertainment

Theatres in San Sebastián

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Bellas Artes de San Sebastián

Monuments in San Sebastián

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Novilla

Clinics in San Sebastián

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CDT De San Sebastián
CDT Pepino Health Group Inc
Migrant Health Center San Sebastian

Dentists in San Sebastián

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ortodoncistas González

Gas Stations in San Sebastián

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clark
Ecomaxx
Gulf
Mobil
Mobil
Planas Gas Station
Puma
Total
Total
Ultra Top Fuel

Banks in San Sebastián

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Popular

Stadiums & Teams in San Sebastián

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Sebastián

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Eugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMAZMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Rafael Hernández International AirportBQNMedium Airport
Adjuntas AirportSmall Airport
Boqueron AirportSmall Airport
Cuylers AirportSmall Airport
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Labadle AirportSmall Airport
Lajas AirparkSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Sebastián

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
USPS - San Sebastián

Treatment Centers in San Sebastián

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hogar CREA Inc.

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Sebastián

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Sebastián Mártir

Explore Near San Sebastián

Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 San Sebastián

What is the population of San Sebastián?

San Sebastián has a population of 11,590 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 170 people per square mile, spread across 68.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Sebastián?

San Sebastián has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

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