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Weather & Climate in Vega Baja zona urbana, PR

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

Vega Baja zona urbana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°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 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 247 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation247 ft (75 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density3,726/sq mi
Coordinates18.4411°N, 66.3990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
CountyVega Baja Municipio County
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22,635 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 80 km 20 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 69 km 6 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 116 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 73 km 5 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 71 km 113 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 78 km 6 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 142 km 7 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 70 km 10 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 61 km 9 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 84 km 15 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 103 km 53 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 66 km 9 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 88 km 31 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 137 km 25 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 88 km 3 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 88 km 5 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 80 km 10 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 76 km 9 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 115 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 216 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 75 mph 183 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 92 mph 89 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 86 mph 108 km
2017 Maria Category 5 173 mph 22 km
2017 Irma Category 5 178 mph 87 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 115 mph 234 km
2011 Irene Category 1 92 mph 18 km
2010 Earl Category 4 132 mph 171 km
2008 Omar Category 4 132 mph 223 km
2004 Frances Category 4 144 mph 230 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 81 mph 170 km
2000 Debby Category 1 75 mph 70 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 155 mph 203 km
1999 Jose Category 1 75 mph 277 km
1998 Georges Category 3 121 mph 29 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 115 mph 111 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 81 mph 72 km
1995 Luis Category 4 144 mph 235 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 115 mph 89 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 85 km 1.5 mi 0
May 1, 2022 EF1 37 km 0.4 mi 0
Aug 30, 1974 EF1 47 km 2.0 mi 0
May 5, 1969 EF1 35 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 1962 EF1 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 2023 EF0 73 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 16, 2023 EF0 63 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 30, 2019 EF0 26 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 27, 2019 EF0 79 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 26, 2017 EF0 39 km 0.4 mi 0
Nov 18, 2016 EF0 9 km 0.6 mi 0
Oct 1, 2013 EF0 84 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 13, 2012 EF0 54 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 7, 2011 EF0 74 km 0.8 mi 0
Aug 25, 2009 EF0 77 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 6, 2007 EF0 83 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 15, 2006 EF0 84 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 2005 EF0 76 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 16, 2004 EF0 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 4, 2002 EF0 84 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 88 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 142 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 69 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake — — 86 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 48 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 48 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 52 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 49 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 61 km
2007 CARR 304 606 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in

Vega Baja zona urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (3.1").

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