Arecibo, Puerto Rico Weather
Arecibo, Puerto Rico — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Arecibo, Arecibo County.
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About Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Arecibo rests on the northern coast of Puerto Rico, a landscape shaped by the meeting of fertile river valleys and the vast expanse of the Atlantic. It lies 28.9 miles east of Aguadilla, PR (from Aguadilla, PR: bearing 84°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east of Hatillo. This municipality, historically a hub for agriculture, particularly sugarcane, developed along the banks of the Río Grande de Arecibo, its lifeblood for centuries, providing water for irrigation and a pathway for commerce. The fertile plains that stretch inland from the coastline have long supported diverse crops, contributing to the island's economic prosperity and feeding its people. The gentle, rolling terrain, kissed by warm, humid air, speaks of a land accustomed to the sun's persistent gaze and the refreshing kiss of ocean breezes. The cultural character of Arecibo is a vibrant blend of island traditions and influences from its rich past. Its people possess a spirited resilience, a characteristic often found in communities that have weathered historical shifts and embraced innovation. While the iconic Arecibo Observatory, a marvel of scientific endeavor, once dominated the skyline and drew global attention, its legacy continues to inspire. The spirit of discovery and intellectual curiosity lingers in the air, a subtle hum beneath the everyday rhythm of life. Arecibo’s beaches, where the turquoise waters meet golden sands, offer moments of quiet contemplation, reflecting the enduring beauty of this coastal gem.
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| Location | Arecibo, Arecibo County, Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 18.472445°N, 66.715731°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Area Code | 787, 939 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Arecibo, Puerto Rico Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Arecibo, Puerto Rico, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Arecibo includes coordinates 18.472445°N, 66.715731°W, situated in Arecibo County. Telephone area code: 787, 939. Timezone: Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
