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Santo Domingo comunidad, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Peñuelas Municipio County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,239 Population 1,018/sq mi density
$19,821 Median Income $10,820 per capita
$77,800 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
80°F Avg Temperature 356 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,821 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $617/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Santo Domingo 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

Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density1,018/sq mi
Coordinates18.0742°N, 66.7449°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyPeñuelas Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

20,461 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 15 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 108 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 125 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 18 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 24 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 50 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 20 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 7 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 119 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 107 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 15 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 34 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 132 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 87 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 21 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 28 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 34 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 118 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 146 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 116 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 4 267 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 209 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 35 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 291 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 160 km
2017 Maria Category 5 39 km
2017 Irma Category 5 138 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 288 km
2011 Irene Category 1 69 km
2010 Earl Category 4 222 km
2008 Omar Category 3 224 km
2004 Frances Category 4 281 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 145 km
2000 Debby Category 1 123 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 182 km
1998 Georges Category 3 17 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 162 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 18 km
1995 Luis Category 4 289 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 143 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 58 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 43 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 81 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 73 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 50 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 56 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 92 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 73 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 29 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 83 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 48 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 55 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 27 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 50 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 62 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 51 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 52 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 59 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 52 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 52 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 84 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 15 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 64 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 51 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 50 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 57 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 66 km
2007 CARR 304 606 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 9.8 in
October 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in

Santo Domingo comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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