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Stella, Puerto Rico

Rincón · Puerto Rico

Stella is a small town in Rincón, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,293. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,293 Population 3,694/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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About Stella

Stella (Stella comunidad) is a community in Pueblo barrio and Calvache barrio, in the municipality of Rincón, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,088.

People

Population1,293
Density3,694/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population1,293
Population Density3,694 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates18.3219°, -67.2469°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceRincón
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 Stella

Stella is a small town in Puerto Rico (Rincón) with a population of 1,293. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 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.

Stella 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 7 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density3,694/sq mi
Coordinates18.3219°N, 67.2469°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21,990 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 93 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 61 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 84 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 59 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 21 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 121 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 68 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 115 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 135 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 107 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 73 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 60 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 87 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 87 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 70 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 48 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 54 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 139 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 58 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 258 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 176 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 30 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 300 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 190 km
2017 Maria Category 5 40 km
2017 Irma Category 5 136 km
2011 Irene Category 1 69 km
2010 Earl Category 4 225 km
2008 Omar Category 3 282 km
2004 Frances Category 4 268 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 85 km
2000 Debby Category 1 113 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 228 km
1998 Georges Category 3 39 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 168 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 21 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 163 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 124 km
1988 Gilbert Category 2 248 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 43 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 61 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 14 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARR 304 (606 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 CARR 304 606 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in

Stella has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Stella

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Manuel González Melo
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Radio Stations near Stella

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 Stella

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Planta Nuclear de Rincón
Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos
Museo de Aguada
Museo de Arte Alfredo Ramírez de Arellano
Museo de Arte Religioso de la Capilla del Antiguo Convento de Porta Coeli
Museo de Arte y Senado Académico
Museo de la Farmacia
Museo de la Historia de San German
Museo de los Próceres
Museo del Tren
Museo Tecnológico BONUS Dr. Modesto Iriarte

Libraries in Stella

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Electrónica de Aguadilla0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos0.0
Biblioteca General0.0
Juan Cancio Ortiz0.0
Library Poblado San Antonio0.0
Mayaguez Branch Library0.0
Mayagüez Children Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Stella

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aguadilla Farmers' Market
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 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
Gastropark@115
La Marketa
Mercado Agroecologico de RinconMunoz Rivera 1101/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Plaza de los Artesanos
Plaza de Mercado de Mayagüez
Plaza del Mercado de Aguada
Plaza del Mercado de Añasco Alfonso Vélez Iturrino "El Fúa"
Plaza del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy
Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero

Hotels in Stella

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EV Vacation Rentals Rincon Puerto Rico
Rincon of the Seas Grand Caribbean
The Horned Dorset Primavera

Restaurants in Stella

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arepas To Go
Cowboys
El Patio Familiar
Isla Restaurant
Lucky's Bar and Grill
Nacho Libre
One Two Burger
Parrilleria Vacas Gauchas
Sandwich D'light
Simply Greens Salad and Juice Bar
The Hub
Tropical Restaurant

Gas Stations in Stella

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Bodega Mini Mart
Texaco

Banks in Stella

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Popular

Gyms in Stella

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rincon Fitness Center

Stadiums & Teams in Stella

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Stella

10 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
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Labadle AirportSmall Airport
Lajas AirparkSmall Airport
Mona AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Stella

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hogar CREA Inc.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stella

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Agustín

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 Stella

What is the population of Stella?

Stella has a population of 1,293 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 3,694 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Stella?

Stella 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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