Location & Surroundings

Punta Maracayo is a cape in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. The nearest larger town is Hatillo, 3 km to the west. The national capital San Juan is 73 km to the east. The nearest airport is Antonio (Nery) Juarbe Pol Airport, 13 km away.

Basic Data

  • Type cape (CAPE)
  • a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction

Geography

  • Coordinates
    18° 29' 35" N, 66° 47' 39" W
  • Elevation 0 m (DEM: -9999 m)
  • Timezone America/Puerto_Rico
  • Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 15 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.1%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix ++1-787 and 1-939

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Punta Maracayo

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Punta Maracayo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 31.8 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.

Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
4.0 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 27.4 4.0 111 82 1,015.9 - / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
6h 31.8 5.3 56 59 1,014.1 1.28 / 1.28 47 732.3 n/a
12h 27.5 5.7 103 79 1,015.5 3.44 / 4.72 100 208.3 n/a
18h 26.5 3.7 116 83 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.08 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 27.3 4.4 112 79 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 16 42.4 n/a
30h 29.7 8.3 48 71 1,013.6 0.08 / 0.08 78 798.5 n/a
36h 27.2 6.5 89 81 1,014.6 2.43 / 2.51 70 323.2 n/a
42h 25.2 3.6 111 85 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Saturday 26.7 2.7 115 77 1,014.5 0.06 / 0.06 58 32.7 n/a
54h 28.7 5.7 53 74 1,012.5 0.50 / 0.56 97 758.3 n/a
60h 26.4 3.8 105 85 1,013.6 6.08 / 6.64 99 278.3 n/a
66h 25.4 2.7 116 87 1,013.5 0.00 / 2.02 88 0.0 n/a
Sunday 26.5 3.9 103 80 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.01 100 38.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punta Maracayo?
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 31.8 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 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 Punta Maracayo today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Punta Maracayo?
Local time is 18:55. Time zone: America/Puerto_Rico (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Punta Maracayo?
Punta Maracayo is a cape.
What is the elevation of Punta Maracayo?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Punta Maracayo located?
It is at 18.49300, -66.79407 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punta Maracayo in?
It is in Puerto Rico.

Sources

Last updated 2007-02-16
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4566163

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