Location & Surroundings
Machuchal is a settlement in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sabana Grande, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital San Juan is about 100 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lajas Airpark, 14 km away.
Also known as: Liborio Negron Torres
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 2' 40" N, 66° 56' 38" W
- Elevation 61 m (DEM: 67 m)
- Timezone America/Puerto_Rico
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,088 p/km²
- Built-up 15.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-787 and 1-939
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:02
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Machuchal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Machuchal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 30.2 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
5.2 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 30.2 | 5.2 | 123 | 68 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 4.7 | 95 | 83 | 1,015.2 | 5.84 / 5.84 | 98 | 256.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 4.5 | 81 | 83 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.2 | 6.7 | 102 | 81 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 23.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 8.3 | 118 | 60 | 1,014.9 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 99 | 680.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 4.6 | 96 | 70 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 300.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 3.9 | 83 | 76 | 1,015.3 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 3.7 | 90 | 77 | 1,016.1 | 0.03 / 0.13 | 99 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.9 | 5.9 | 127 | 64 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 94 | 576.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 4.1 | 107 | 82 | 1,014.7 | 0.91 / 0.97 | 6 | 289.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.4 | 78 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 3.0 | 93 | 75 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 40.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.0 | 5.3 | 137 | 66 | 1,012.8 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 70 | 760.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Machuchal?
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 30.2 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 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 Machuchal today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Machuchal?
Local time is 23:02. Time zone: America/Puerto_Rico (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Machuchal?
Machuchal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Machuchal?
Elevation about 61 m. DEM 67 m.
Where is Machuchal located?
It is at 18.04441, -66.94379 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Machuchal in?
It is in Puerto Rico.