Lares, Puerto Rico Weather
Lares, Puerto Rico — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Lares, Lares County.
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About Lares, Puerto Rico
Lares unfolds amidst the verdant, rolling highlands of Puerto Rico, a place where the air itself carries a humid, earthy perfume. It lies 16.2 miles south-west of Arecibo, PR (from Arecibo, PR: bearing 221°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south of Piedra Gorda. The terrain here is a symphony of steep slopes and deep ravines, cloaked in a dense, emerald tapestry of tropical forest that swallows the sunlight in shifting patterns. Rivers, like silver threads, wind their way through these sculpted valleys, their ceaseless murmur a constant counterpoint to the rustling leaves. The character of Lares is one of quiet resilience, a community that lives in intimate conversation with the powerful, untamed beauty of its mountain home. Even the midday sun, though potent, seems to temper its intensity, casting a softened, almost diffused glow that lends a serene, contemplative mood to the landscape. This municipality, deeply rooted in Puerto Rico's agricultural past, was once a vibrant center for coffee and tobacco cultivation, a legacy that still whispers through the land. The echoes of the Grito de Lares, a pivotal cry for independence in 1868, resonate through its history, marking Lares as a significant historical crossroads. Today, while agriculture remains a part of its identity, the local economy has diversified, embracing smaller enterprises and a more sustainable approach to its rich natural resources. The distinctive artistry of local craftspeople often finds expression in wood carving and ceramics, reflecting the deep connection to the land and its bounty. The rhythm of life in Lares is measured, unhurried, allowing for a thoughtful engagement with the traditions and the enduring spirit of its people, a spirit as steadfast as the mountains that embrace it.
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| Location | Lares, Lares County, Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 18.294675°N, 66.877121°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 00669 |
| Area Code | 787, 939 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lares, Puerto Rico Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lares, 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 Lares includes coordinates 18.294675°N, 66.877121°W, situated in Lares County. ZIP code 00669. 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.
