Location & Surroundings
Arecibo is a city in Puerto Rico with 87,754 inhabitants, at 7 m elevation. The national capital San Juan is 64 km to the east. The nearest airport is Antonio (Nery) Juarbe Pol Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Arecivo · El Arecibo · La Ribera del A recibo · Arrec2 bo · La Villa del Capitan Correa · Arezibo
Overview
Arecibo barrio-pueblo is a city center.
It is located in Puerto Rico, United States.
The elevation is around 7 metre.
Also known as: ES barrio-pueblo Arecibo
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Puerto Rico
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
-
Coordinates
18° 28' 21" N, 66° 42' 57" W
- Elevation 7 m (DEM: 14 m)
- Timezone America/Puerto_Rico
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Population 87,754
- Pop. Density 270 p/km²
- Built-up 14.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-787 and 1-939
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:02
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Arecibo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arecibo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 29.3 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 759 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
3.5 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 26.7 | 3.5 | 105 | 82 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.3 | 9.8 | 61 | 74 | 1,014.1 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 100 | 758.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 7.0 | 92 | 83 | 1,015.5 | 4.88 / 5.40 | 100 | 199.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 3.9 | 112 | 84 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 3.9 | 110 | 80 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 34.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.8 | 6.1 | 91 | 61 | 1,014.2 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 100 | 563.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 5.0 | 101 | 81 | 1,016.0 | 1.89 / 2.52 | 99 | 177.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 3.2 | 120 | 83 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.8 | 3.7 | 109 | 82 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 14.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 7.9 | 52 | 73 | 1,014.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 36 | 522.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 5.8 | 91 | 81 | 1,014.8 | 2.06 / 2.14 | 5 | 315.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 2.9 | 133 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.3 | 2.9 | 115 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 93 | 31.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arecibo?
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 29.3 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 759 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Arecibo today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Arecibo?
Local time is 17:02. Time zone: America/Puerto_Rico (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Arecibo?
Arecibo is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Arecibo?
Population about 87,754.
What is the elevation of Arecibo?
Elevation about 7 m. DEM 14 m.
Where is Arecibo located?
It is at 18.47245, -66.71573 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arecibo in?
It is in Puerto Rico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry