Location & Surroundings
Santa Maria is a settlement in Mayagueez, Puerto Rico, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mayagueez, 2 km to the northeast. The national capital San Juan is about 115 km to the east. The nearest airport is Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport, 8 km away.
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° 10' 58" N, 67° 9' 1" W
- Elevation 18 m (DEM: 27 m)
- Timezone America/Puerto_Rico
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,239 p/km²
- Built-up 23.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-787 and 1-939
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:23
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Santa Maria
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Santa Maria, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 31.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
6.6 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 31.2 | 6.6 | 142 | 62 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 2.8 | 128 | 79 | 1,015.3 | 2.09 / 2.09 | 100 | 269.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 3.4 | 111 | 80 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 3.4 | 107 | 76 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 21.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.6 | 0.9 | 269 | 64 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 695.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 2.7 | 133 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 2.29 / 2.29 | 55 | 286.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 2.1 | 103 | 82 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 1.9 | 83 | 76 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 66 | 38.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.8 | 1.7 | 187 | 71 | 1,012.7 | 0.53 / 0.55 | 74 | 716.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 2.6 | 76 | 80 | 1,013.9 | 0.95 / 1.50 | 100 | 219.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 3.0 | 100 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.34 / 1.84 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.8 | 110 | 78 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 99 | 37.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.7 | 2.3 | 161 | 66 | 1,012.7 | 0.02 / 0.36 | 87 | 730.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Santa Maria?
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 31.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 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 Santa Maria today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Santa Maria?
Local time is 20:23. Time zone: America/Puerto_Rico (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Santa Maria?
Elevation about 18 m. DEM 27 m.
Where is Santa Maria located?
It is at 18.18273, -67.15018 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Santa Maria in?
It is in Puerto Rico.