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Weather & Climate in Lares zona urbana, PR

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lares 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 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density2,446/sq mi
Coordinates18.2968°N, 66.8834°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyLares Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

21,908 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 83 km 20 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 39 km 6 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 96 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 39 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 48 km 6 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 23 km 113 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 33 km 9 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 48 km 10 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 122 km 7 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 81 km 15 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 91 km 53 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 43 km 9 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 58 km 31 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 46 km 3 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 53 km 10 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 45 km 5 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 40 km 9 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 134 km 97 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 102 km 15 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 88 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 144 mph 250 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 75 mph 181 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 98 mph 40 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 86 mph 160 km
2017 Maria Category 5 173 mph 32 km
2017 Irma Category 5 178 mph 124 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 115 mph 282 km
2011 Irene Category 1 92 mph 61 km
2010 Earl Category 4 132 mph 206 km
2008 Omar Category 3 109 mph 252 km
2004 Frances Category 4 144 mph 261 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 81 mph 123 km
2000 Debby Category 1 75 mph 102 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 155 mph 211 km
1998 Georges Category 3 121 mph 22 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 115 mph 148 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 86 mph 33 km
1995 Luis Category 4 144 mph 286 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 115 mph 138 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 150 mph 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 34 km 1.5 mi 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 23 km 0.4 mi 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 93 km 2.0 mi 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 83 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 35 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 28 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 32 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 91 km 0.4 mi 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 45 km 0.6 mi 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 32 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 2 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 24 km 0.8 mi 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 34 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 30 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 31 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 32 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 31 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 2001 EF0 31 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

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 55 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 38 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO (3,927 acres, 2005).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 72 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 78 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 88 km
2007 CARR 304 606 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
February 71°F (21°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
April 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 10.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 7.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in
September 76°F (25°C) 11.5 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 10.9 in
November 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Lares zona urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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