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Weather & Climate in Puerto Rico, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Rico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 301.8 sq mi (781.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.6208°N, 91.9394°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 9, 2007 | Gulf of America | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Gulf of America | M4.7 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 1993 | 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 72 km NNE of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico | M4.4 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 0 km W of Cunduacán, Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 103 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 91 km NNW of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2014 | 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico | M4.3 | 110 km | 20 km |
| May 10, 2015 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico | M4.3 | 89 km | 124 km |
| Dec 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico | M4.3 | 115 km | 194 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Bay of Campeche | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2001 | 85 km NNE of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 91 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 12 km S of Tenosique, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 94 km |
| Jul 23, 2014 | 83 km N of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.1 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 8 km N of Buenavista, Mexico | M4.1 | 94 km | 112 km |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 82 km NNE of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.1 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1997 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 2 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 121 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 180 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 86 mph | 110 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 236 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 86 mph | 108 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in |
Puerto Rico has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.9") and April the driest (0.9").