Weather & Climate in San Antonio comunidad (Dorado Municipio), PR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Antonio comunidad (Dorado Municipio) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 40.0 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 122 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average
75°F (24°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
355 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
122 ft (37 m)
Area
1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density
3,465/sq mi
Coordinates
18.4471°N, 66.2994°W
Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico
County
Vega Alta Municipio County
Nearest Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)8.03"
Driest Month (Feb)3.07"
Air Quality
AQI Median
21.0
Rating
Good
Earthquake History
22,833 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
85 km
20 km
Jan 7, 2020
4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico
M6.4
77 km
6 km
Sep 24, 2019
67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
M6.0
124 km
10 km
Jan 11, 2020
5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
M5.9
80 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2020
14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico
M5.8
85 km
6 km
May 16, 2010
4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico
M5.8
82 km
113 km
Jan 7, 2020
11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico
M5.6
76 km
10 km
May 15, 2024
92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
M5.6
150 km
7 km
Jan 7, 2020
0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico
M5.6
69 km
9 km
Feb 4, 2008
Puerto Rico region
M5.5
91 km
15 km
Dec 11, 2000
65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico
M5.5
110 km
53 km
May 2, 2020
6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico
M5.4
73 km
9 km
Aug 1, 1993
68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico
M5.3
132 km
25 km
Nov 23, 1992
28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
M5.3
97 km
31 km
Jul 3, 2020
9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico
M5.3
96 km
3 km
Jan 11, 2020
19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico
M5.2
87 km
10 km
Jan 10, 2020
4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
M5.2
84 km
9 km
Jan 15, 2020
Puerto Rico region
M5.2
96 km
5 km
Aug 14, 2009
92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico
M5.1
109 km
47 km
Mar 12, 2009
66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico
M5.1
70 km
15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 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
213 km
2024
Ernesto
Category 1
75 mph
187 km
2022
Fiona
Category 1
92 mph
96 km
2019
Dorian
Category 1
86 mph
98 km
2017
Maria
Category 5
173 mph
29 km
2017
Irma
Category 5
178 mph
84 km
2014
Gonzalo
Category 3
115 mph
226 km
2011
Irene
Category 1
92 mph
20 km
2010
Earl
Category 4
132 mph
166 km
2008
Omar
Category 4
132 mph
214 km
2004
Frances
Category 4
144 mph
226 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 1
81 mph
180 km
2000
Debby
Category 1
75 mph
65 km
1999
Lenny
Category 4
155 mph
196 km
1999
Jose
Category 1
75 mph
267 km
1998
Georges
Category 3
121 mph
28 km
1996
Bertha
Category 3
115 mph
104 km
1996
Hortense
Category 1
81 mph
81 km
1995
Luis
Category 4
144 mph
227 km
1995
Marilyn
Category 3
115 mph
81 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
29 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jul 16, 2023
EF1
95 km
1.5 mi
0
May 1, 2022
EF1
47 km
0.4 mi
0
Aug 30, 1974
EF1
39 km
2.0 mi
0
May 5, 1969
EF1
27 km
1.5 mi
0
Jun 7, 1962
EF1
99 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 9, 2023
EF0
84 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 16, 2023
EF0
54 km
0.3 mi
0
Sep 30, 2019
EF0
16 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 27, 2019
EF0
88 km
0.5 mi
0
Mar 26, 2017
EF0
29 km
0.4 mi
0
Nov 18, 2016
EF0
19 km
0.6 mi
0
Oct 1, 2013
EF0
95 km
0.3 mi
0
Sep 13, 2012
EF0
64 km
0.0 mi
0
Aug 7, 2011
EF0
84 km
0.8 mi
0
Aug 25, 2009
EF0
87 km
0.0 mi
0
Aug 6, 2007
EF0
94 km
1.3 mi
0
Jun 15, 2006
EF0
94 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 22, 2005
EF0
87 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 16, 2004
EF0
94 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 4, 2002
EF0
94 km
0.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
5 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
140 km
1918
PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE
Eruption + Earthquake
6.1 m
144
98 km
1868
VIRGIN ISLANDS
Earthquake
1.5 m
—
132 km
2020
PUERTO RICO
Earthquake
0.1 m
4
77 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
47 km
2007
UNNAMED
3,896
47 km
2005
UNNAMED
1,888
50 km
2005
PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3
1,137
49 km
2005
UNNAMED
725
57 km
2007
CARR 304
606
93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
75°F (24°C)
5.0 in
February
75°F (24°C)
3.1 in
Coldest, Driest
March
75°F (24°C)
3.5 in
April
77°F (25°C)
4.7 in
May
79°F (26°C)
8.0 in
June
80°F (27°C)
5.4 in
July
83°F (29°C)
6.9 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
8.0 in
Wettest
September
80°F (27°C)
6.4 in
October
80°F (27°C)
6.5 in
November
78°F (26°C)
7.6 in
December
76°F (24°C)
6.6 in
San Antonio comunidad (Dorado Municipio) has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (3.1").