Vega Alta zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Vega Alta Municipio County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
8,681 Population 4,593/sq mi density
$23,682 Median Income $14,476 per capita
$125,400 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$657 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$23,682 median income, 20.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$125,400 home value, $657/mo rent
Vega Alta zona urbana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density4,593/sq mi
Coordinates18.4152°N, 66.3212°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyVega Alta Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22,567 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 73 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 87 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 124 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 76 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 79 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 81 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 150 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 65 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 72 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 92 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 111 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 68 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 92 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 96 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 130 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 92 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 83 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 80 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 113 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 73 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 1 189 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 92 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 102 km
2017 Maria Category 5 27 km
2017 Irma Category 5 88 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 230 km
2011 Irene Category 1 22 km
2010 Earl Category 4 170 km
2008 Omar Category 4 214 km
2004 Frances Category 4 230 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 178 km
2000 Debby Category 1 69 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 195 km
1999 Jose Category 1 269 km
1998 Georges Category 3 24 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 108 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 77 km
1995 Luis Category 4 231 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 85 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 93 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 45 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 39 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 27 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 96 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 82 km 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 54 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 18 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 85 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 31 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 17 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 92 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 61 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 82 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 85 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 92 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 85 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 92 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 92 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 24 142 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 97 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m - 134 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 73 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake - - 94 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 44 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 43 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 47 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 45 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 55 km
2007 CARR 304 606 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°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 81°F (27°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

Vega Alta zona urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 81°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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