Maricao, Puerto Rico Weather
Maricao, Puerto Rico — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Maricao, Maricao County.
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About Maricao, Puerto Rico
Maricao rises from the embrace of Puerto Rico's central mountain range, a verdant tapestry woven from emerald forests that spill down steep, dramatic slopes. It lies 20.5 miles south-east of Aguadilla, PR (from Aguadilla, PR: bearing 146°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north of Sabana Grande. Here, the air itself carries a damp, earthy perfume, a constant reminder of the abundant rainfall that nourishes the lush landscape. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, falls in fractured beams, illuminating the rich, dark soil and the vibrant hues of tropical flora. The terrain is a symphony of inclines and descents, where streams carve their way through the rugged terrain, their murmurs a constant, soothing presence. The character of Maricao is one of quiet resilience, a place where nature's grandeur dictates the pace of life, and the pervasive humidity lends a soft, diffused quality to the light, especially in the late afternoons. This mountainous heartland has long been shaped by the cultivation of coffee, a legacy that imbues Maricao with a distinct economic and cultural identity. The rich volcanic soil, ideal for growing the prized Arabica bean, has sustained generations of farmers, their livelihoods inextricably linked to the cycles of planting, harvesting, and roasting. Echoes of this history are present in the weathered facades of old coffee haciendas, some now reclaimed by the encroaching jungle, others repurposed, yet all bearing witness to a bygone era of prosperity. Beyond coffee, the municipality’s natural beauty has become a significant draw, with its cascading waterfalls and the Reserva Natural Guajataca providing sanctuaries for both wildlife and those seeking solace in the wild. The very essence of Maricao is a testament to its enduring connection with the land, a place where tradition and the untamed spirit of the mountains converge.
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| Location | Maricao, Maricao County, Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 18.18079°N, 66.9799°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 Maricao, Puerto Rico Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Maricao, 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 Maricao includes coordinates 18.180790°N, 66.979900°W, situated in Maricao 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.
