Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Weather
First trades stir the ceiba canopy. Day 76 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
Aguadilla weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Showers100%0.12″85°74°—
- ThursdayJun 4Drizzle61%0.07″84°71°-1°
- FridayJun 5Light Showers68%0.06″85°72°+1°
- SaturdayJun 6Thunderstorm84%0.03″85°73°0°
- SundayJun 7Light Drizzle88%0.05″84°75°-1°
- MondayJun 8Thunderstorm52%0.02″86°75°+2°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle14%0.02″82°76°-4°
PM scrubbed by 5 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 5.3 µg/m³, PM10 to 7.9 µg/m³. AQI down 16 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion during the projected peak around 9 PM.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM scrubbed by 5 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 5.3 µg/m³, PM10 to 7.9 µg/m³.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.67
- Wind
- calm
- Recent rain
- 5h in last 6h
- Pattern
- washed out
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).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 1:15 AM
- Moonset
- 12:24 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
First trades stir the ceiba canopy
Aguadilla at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 15°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: December 8 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 3, 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.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| April | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | — | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
August brings Aguadilla's highest temperatures with a mean of 85°F, while January delivers the coolest weather at 69°F. September sees peak rainfall at 8.2 inches, contrasting sharply with February's dry period of just 2.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69° | 2.1″ | 7 |
| February | 71° | 2.0″ | 7 |
| March | 73° | 2.2″ | 7 |
| April | 77° | 3.3″ | 11 |
| May | 80° | 4.8″ | 16 |
| June | 83° | 7.9″ | 25 |
| July | 84° | 5.8″ | 19 |
| August | 85° | 6.9″ | 23 |
| September | 83° | 8.2″ | 25 |
| October | 81° | 7.9″ | 25 |
| November | 76° | 3.3″ | 11 |
| December | 72° | 2.5″ | 8 |
Regional context
Aguadilla belongs to a varied climate region that encompasses several nearby cities with comparable temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: San Juan, PR, Bayamón, PR, Carolina, PR, Arecibo, PR, Ponce, 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 typically experiences its last spring frost around mid-February, while the first fall frost generally arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Aguadilla?
- September ranks as the wettest month, delivering about 8.2 inches of rain on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 57 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Aguadilla?
- August typically registers as the warmest month, with average temperatures around 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Aguadilla?
- January typically brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 69°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Aguadilla?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-February, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Aguadilla get?
- Aguadilla experiences approximately 184 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Aguadilla?
- Aguadilla's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP code provides the current zone designation.
Climate
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico experiences a varied climate zone where seasonal temperature differences remain moderate. January temperatures hover near 69°F while July averages 84°F, creating a 15°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation in Aguadilla totals about 57 inches, distributed across roughly 184 rainy days throughout the year.
Several factors determine the local weather patterns: latitude at 18.4°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence plant growth cycles, frost likelihood, and daily weather conditions.