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Yauco zona urbana, PR

Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Yauco Municipio County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
14,903 Population 5,139/sq mi density
$22,777 Median Income $13,372 per capita
$109,700 Home Value $1,052,735 Zillow
$522 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature 354 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$22,777 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$109,700 home value, $522/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
Yauco zona urbana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area68.8 sq mi (178.1 km²)
Population Density5,139/sq mi
Coordinates18.0348°N, 66.8621°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyYauco Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

20,353 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 112 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 10 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 10 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 19 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 46 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 9 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 150 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 22 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 120 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 111 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 18 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 21 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 140 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 85 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 11 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 25 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 21 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 134 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erin (2025, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 276 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 210 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 25 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 282 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 173 km
2017 Maria Category 5 49 km
2017 Irma Category 5 147 km
2011 Irene Category 1 80 km
2010 Earl Category 4 231 km
2008 Omar Category 3 231 km
2004 Frances Category 4 289 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 136 km
2000 Debby Category 1 131 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 184 km
1998 Georges Category 3 8 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 172 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 6 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 155 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 119 km
1988 Gilbert Category 2 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 51 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 49 km 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 94 km 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 40 km 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 52 km 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 86 km 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 16 km 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 96 km 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 60 km 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 48 km 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 27 km 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 46 km 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 59 km 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 43 km 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 45 km 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 56 km 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 45 km 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 45 km 0
Jun 3, 2001 EF0 45 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 82 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 10 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 59 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 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 62 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 69 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 58 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 78 km
2007 CARR 304 606 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
May 76°F (25°C) 7.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
September 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in

Yauco zona urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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