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Weather & Climate in Culebra, Puerto Rico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Culebra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 75.7 sq mi (196.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3030°N, 65.3010°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13,116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Oct 17, 2001 | 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M6.0 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2025 | 88 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.6 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Oct 16, 2001 | 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2022 | 84 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.5 | 124 km | 25 km |
| Dec 8, 1998 | 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 144 km | 30 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 130 km | 94 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico | M5.3 | 110 km | 25 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico | M5.1 | 115 km | 47 km |
| Nov 6, 1996 | 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.1 | 119 km | 22 km |
| May 11, 1996 | 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.1 | 118 km | 36 km |
| Sep 6, 2004 | 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico | M5.1 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2009 | 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico | M5.1 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Oct 24, 2001 | 109 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 118 km | 49 km |
| Apr 13, 2011 | 89 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 131 km | 31 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 29 km S of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 63 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2009 | 73 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico | M5.0 | 80 km | 19 km |
| Feb 3, 1990 | 40 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 80 km | 62 km |
| Feb 6, 2021 | 90 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 108 km | 78 km |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 82 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2001 | 109 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M4.9 | 124 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erin | Category 5 | 161 mph | 200 km |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 1 | 86 mph | 155 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 24 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 173 mph | 62 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 178 mph | 67 km |
| 2017 | Jose | Category 4 | 132 mph | 260 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 3 | 115 mph | 163 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 64 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 123 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 4 | 132 mph | 125 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 224 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 56 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 4 | 155 mph | 114 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 1 | 86 mph | 160 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 115 mph | 46 km |
| 1997 | Erika | Category 2 | 104 mph | 300 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 3 | 115 mph | 54 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 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 | 34 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 31 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (725 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 725 | 96 km |
| 2013 | PUERTO NEGRO | 631 | 18 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in |
Culebra has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in February to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.7").