Location & Surroundings
Peñones de Melones is a peak in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, at 69 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Puerto Real, 9 km to the north. The national capital San Juan is about 125 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Boqueron Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Peñones de Melones is mountain in Puerto Rico.
It is located in Puerto Rico, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Puerto Rico
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 59' 48" N, 67° 10' 59" W
- Elevation 69 m (DEM: 67 m)
- Timezone America/Puerto_Rico
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-787 and 1-939
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:00
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Nearby
Weather in Penones de Melones
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Penones de Melones, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 29.7 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.58 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 | 27.6 | 3.3 | 78 | 77 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 7.4 | 136 | 66 | 1,013.2 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 92 | 699.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 4.8 | 104 | 77 | 1,014.3 | 3.35 / 3.55 | 100 | 249.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 1.2 | 51 | 77 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 2.6 | 77 | 75 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 29.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 4.0 | 147 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 77 | 713.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 4.5 | 100 | 78 | 1,014.7 | 3.19 / 3.56 | 27 | 258.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 3.8 | 102 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.9 | 3.0 | 80 | 79 | 1,014.6 | 0.16 / 0.42 | 44 | 35.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 5.0 | 133 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 53 | 714.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 4.2 | 96 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.76 / 1.17 | 54 | 282.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 5.3 | 99 | 84 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.7 | 3.1 | 85 | 80 | 1,012.6 | 0.08 / 0.34 | 100 | 30.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Penones de Melones?
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 29.7 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Penones de Melones today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Penones de Melones?
Local time is 17:00. Time zone: America/Puerto_Rico (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Penones de Melones?
Penones de Melones is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Penones de Melones?
Elevation about 69 m. DEM 67 m.
Where is Penones de Melones located?
It is at 17.99663, -67.18296 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Penones de Melones in?
It is in Puerto Rico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry