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Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Weather

August opens — storms become routine. Day 43 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Aguadilla weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Aguadilla, PR
Sunday, August 2 at 11:00 AM
85
°
Thunderstorm
Feels like
95°
Humidity
73%
Wind
5 mph
Sunrise
2:06 AM
Sunset
3:02 PM
Aguadilla, PR
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastAguadilla, PR: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 78 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit with a 82% chance of precipitation at 4 PM.
L 78°H 85°
Aguadilla, PR
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Aug 2
    Thunderstorm
    82%
    0.03″
    85°78°—
  2. Monday
    Aug 3
    Thunderstorm
    51%
    0.03″
    87°78°+2°
  3. Tuesday
    Aug 4
    Light Drizzle
    25%
    0.01″
    86°76°-1°
  4. Wednesday
    Aug 5
    Thunderstorm
    92%
    0.05″
    85°76°-1°
  5. Thursday
    Aug 6
    Thunderstorm
    90%
    0.02″
    87°75°+2°
  6. Friday
    Aug 7
    Light Drizzle
    65%
    0.01″
    87°77°0°
  7. Saturday
    Aug 8
    Thunderstorm
    44%
    0.07″
    85°78°-2°
Aguadilla, PR
Next 24 hours · Warm now
75°82°88°12p6p12a6anow 85°high 85°low 78°PRECIP %
Aguadilla, PR
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NE
045° · backing 23°
Direction
NE
045°
Sustained
5
mph
Gust
16
mph
Peak 24h
24
avg 7 mph
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 7 mph · pk 24 mph @ 12:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 248SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 23° from the ne.
Aguadilla, PR
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1012.5
+1.0 mb in 3h · rising · 29.90 inHg
Now
1012.5
mb
3h
+1.0
mb
12h
+1.2
mb
24h
+0.6
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1010–1013
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1012.51009.91012.4
Pressure climbing through the change line — drier air pushing in.
Aguadilla, PR
Air quality
21
AQI
Good
↓-8 in 6h

AQI 21 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI down 8 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline).

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
1.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
3μg/m³
NO₂Good
0μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERGood
40μg/m³
UV IndexHigh
6.3

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Aguadilla, PR
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
98%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
27.4mi
UNLIMITED
85 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
15:00 UTC · Aguadilla, PR · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
15:00 UTC · Aguadilla, PR · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Aguadilla, PR
Satellite · infrared · animated
Aguadilla, PR
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Aguadilla, PR
Almanac · Sunday, August 2
Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
Civil dawn
5:44 AM
Sunrise
2:06 AM
Daylight
12h 56m
Sunset
3:02 PM
Civil dusk
7:27 PM
Planting note
Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.
Aguadilla, PR
The moon
Waning Gibbous
84% illuminated
Moonrise
9:05 PM
Moonset
9:27 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Aguadilla, PR
Microseason
Aug 1–5

August opens — storms become routine

plant
Jan 159% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Aguadilla at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 85°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: December 8 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Aug 1–5
  • Planting window: Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.

ZIP code: 00603

16-Day Forecast — Aguadilla

  1. Sun85°78°82%
  2. Mon87°78°51%
  3. Tue86°76°25%
  4. Wed85°76°92%
  5. Thu87°75°90%
  6. Fri87°77°65%
  7. Sat85°78°44%
  8. Sun87°78°22%
  9. Mon85°79°47%
  10. Tue86°79°60%
  11. Wed88°78°48%
  12. Thu84°78°61%
  13. Fri83°78°39%
  14. Sat88°79°24%
  15. Sun85°78°42%
  16. Mon88°75°61%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Aguadilla

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of August 2, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

Sun & seasons in Aguadilla

Aguadilla sits in Aguadilla County, where the year’s longest day runs 13h 14m of daylight and its shortest just 11h 1m — a swing of +2h 13m between the June and December solstices.

San Juan, the state’s largest city, lies about 72 miles to the E. The nearest town Aguadilla tracks is Arecibo, roughly 27 miles to the E.

January 1–5: The year turns in trade winds.January 6–10: Reefs reflect clear winter light.January 11–15: Mangrove buds swell with green.January 16–20: Hibiscus opens in January sun.January 21–25: Early-blooming aster brings gold.January 26–31: Last cold breath, green rising.February 1–5: Plumeria and ceiba crown the canopy.February 6–10: Coral spawn timing aligns with moon.February 11–15: Morning dew lingers on new leaves.February 16–20: Trade-wind rhythm softens slightly.February 21–25: Humidity breaks the dry season spell.February 26–28: Mist rises where rain falls inland.March 1–5: Green thickens in every direction.March 6–10: Hidden creatures awaken in dampness.March 11–15: Fruiting cycles deepen as rains persist.March 16–20: Wings emerge from green.March 21–25: Light holds the horizon.March 26–31: Coral blooms begin.April 1–5: Thunder rolls across the sea.April 6–10: Migrants pour southward.April 11–15: Green deepens in all things.April 16–20: Rain paints the sky.April 21–25: Green shoots rise from the shore.April 26–30: Heat breaks the last restraint.May 1–5: Lei Day—flowers crown the islands.May 6–10: Rain falls on greening grain.May 11–15: Green life breaks upward.May 16–20: Flowers spill across the islands.May 21–25: Summer arrives in thunder.May 26–31: Frogs sing the summer in.June 1–5: First trades stir the ceiba canopy.June 6–10: Afternoon showers claim the ritual.June 11–15: Easterly waves thread the Atlantic.June 16–20: Reef polyps synchronize in moonlight.June 21–25: The sun reaches its zenith turn.June 26–30: Lightning bugs dance above the flooded lowlands.July 1–5: Midyear heat — the wet season grip.July 6–10: Warm breeze across the mangrove maze.July 11–15: Storm surge begins its rhythm.July 16–20: Juvenile raptors test the thermals.July 21–25: The earth releases its breath — humidity peaks.July 26–31: Fruits swell in the tropical canopy.August 1–5: August opens — storms become routine.August 6–10: Autumn whispers in the trade wind shift.August 11–15: Cool winds find their path again.August 16–20: Cicadas hum through the heat.August 21–25: Trade winds gather strength.August 26–31: Hurricane season intensifies.September 1–5: Peak storm season dawns.September 6–10: Wet-season rains peak.September 11–15: Mid-season storm lull.September 16–20: Equinox approaches.September 21–25: Storm intensity ebbs slightly.September 26–30: Late-season storms persist.October 1–5: Easterly waves train across the basin.October 6–10: Hurricane season's second peak.October 11–15: Seasonal wind shift emerges.October 16–20: Atlantic storms retreat.October 21–25: Trade winds solidify.October 26–31: Dry season's arrival.November 1–5: Last storms clear the horizon.November 6–10: Dry season takes hold.November 11–15: Migratory arrivals from the north.November 16–20: The emerald deepens.November 21–25: Dust veil settles.November 26–30: Harvest calm descends.December 1–5: Deep dry season opens.December 6–10: Winter trades blow strong.December 11–15: Solstice approaches in green silence.December 16–20: The sun turns again.December 21–25: Solstice—renewal in stillness.December 26–31: Year's end in tropical stillness.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · August 1–5

August opens — storms become routine

Great rains fall without warning. Flash floods recede in hours. Mangrove prop roots strain. Corals bleach if water temp exceeds 30.5°C. Named storm threat real.

Day 214 of 365 · Wedge 43 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
Februarylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Apriltomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
June—lettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

Aguadilla peaks at about 85°F in August and bottoms near 69°F in January; September brings the heaviest rain (8.2 inches) and February the least (2.0 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January69°2.1″7
February71°2.0″7
March73°2.2″7
April77°3.3″11
May80°4.8″16
June83°7.9″25
July84°5.8″19
August85°6.9″23
September83°8.2″25
October81°7.9″25
November76°3.3″11
December72°2.5″8

Regional context

In Aguadilla, NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals put January near 69°F and July near 84°F — a 15°F seasonal arc — with about 57 inches of precipitation over 184 rainy or snowy days.

Summer convection drives Aguadilla's precipitation: September logs 8.2 inches on 25.0 rainy days, against February's 2.0 inches on 7.0 — warm-season storms carry Aguadilla's moisture. That summer-storm rhythm groups Aguadilla with places like Cabán, PR, Los Héroes Comunidad, PR and Moca, PR.

Hard freezes are rare in Aguadilla: the coldest month averages 69°F, so Aguadilla's growing window runs most of the year. August is the hottest stretch near 85°F, pushing cool-season crops to the milder shoulder months. Across Aguadilla, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Aguadilla's overnight lows.

Similar climates: Cabán, PR, Los Héroes Comunidad, PR, Moca, PR, Lomas Verdes Comunidad, PR, Aguada, PR.

Naturalist notes

Late May brings the distinctive calls of Antillean euphonias as these small songbirds begin their breeding season across Puerto Rico's coastal areas.

By June, the bright orange blooms of flamboyant trees reach their peak display throughout Aguadilla's neighborhoods.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Aguadilla?
Aguadilla's last spring frost lands near mid-February, and in Aguadilla the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Aguadilla?
Aguadilla sees its heaviest rain in September (around 8.2 inches), part of roughly 57 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Aguadilla?
The warmest stretch in Aguadilla comes in August, around 85°F on average.
What is the coldest month in Aguadilla?
On average January is the chilliest month in Aguadilla, about 69°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Aguadilla?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-February in Aguadilla; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Aguadilla get?
Expect roughly 184 wet days a year in Aguadilla.
What hardiness zone is Aguadilla?
Aguadilla sits in the USDA zone set by January lows near 69°F; the USDA ZIP tool gives the band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Aguadilla?
Aguadilla's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Aguadilla?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Aguadilla in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Aguadilla?
Current conditions for Aguadilla and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Aguadilla forecast updated?
The Aguadilla forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Aguadilla?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Aguadilla are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Aguadilla?
The next few days in Aguadilla's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico occupies a varied zone, with January means near 69°F and July around 84°F — a 15°F swing.

In a typical year Aguadilla records about 57 inches of precipitation on around 184 days.

Latitude 18.4°N gives Aguadilla its 15°F swing, and with it the rhythm of Aguadilla's growing season.

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ZIP codes in Aguadilla

  • 00603
  • 00605

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.