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Weather & Climate in Playita Cortada comunidad, PR

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

Playita Cortada comunidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°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 33.1 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 3 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,623/sq mi
Coordinates17.9734°N, 66.4390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountySanta Isabel Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

18,485 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 125 km 20 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 39 km 6 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 44 km 5 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 82 km 113 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 42 km 6 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 36 km 9 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 31 km 10 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 142 km 53 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 127 km 15 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 31 km 9 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 100 km 25 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 60 km 3 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 115 km 31 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 41 km 10 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 62 km 5 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 47 km 9 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 122 km 15 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 142 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2020 14 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.0 30 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico M5.0 49 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

25 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 267 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 75 mph 229 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 92 mph 53 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 75 mph 297 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 86 mph 143 km
2017 Maria Category 5 173 mph 36 km
2017 Irma Category 5 178 mph 139 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 109 mph 274 km
2011 Irene Category 1 92 mph 62 km
2010 Earl Category 4 132 mph 217 km
2008 Omar Category 4 132 mph 193 km
2004 Frances Category 4 144 mph 281 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 81 mph 179 km
2000 Debby Category 1 75 mph 120 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 155 mph 160 km
1999 Jose Category 1 75 mph 279 km
1998 Georges Category 3 121 mph 29 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 115 mph 151 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 81 mph 42 km
1995 Luis Category 4 144 mph 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023 EF1 92 km 1.5 mi 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 63 km 0.4 mi 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 56 km 2.0 mi 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 51 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 87 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 63 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 62 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 63 km 0.4 mi 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 51 km 0.6 mi 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 89 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 58 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 83 km 0.8 mi 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 93 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 85 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 86 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 91 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 86 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

4 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 144 113 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 142 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 39 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 97 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 19 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 19 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 25 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 14 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 33 km
2007 CARR 304 606 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in

Playita Cortada comunidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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