Geography of Puerto Rico
Geography of Puerto Rico: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands National Park is 89 mi to the east, Dominican Republic is 251 mi to the west, Grace Bay is 456 mi to the north-west and Saint Lucia is 458 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 18°27′55.8″N 66°6′20.5″W (18.4655, -66.1057)
Quick facts about Puerto Rico
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 18°27′55.8″N 66°6′20.5″W (18.4655, -66.1057) |
| Capital | San Juan |
| Population | 3.200.000 |
| Area | 3.515 sq mi |
| ISO code | PR |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | PRI |
| Currency | US dollar (USD) |
| Languages | Spanish, English |
| Calling code | +1-787 |
| Time zone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Local time | 6:55 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | January, March, May, June, July and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
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1 cities mapped in this atlas
Summary
Puerto Rico is a country in North America. Puerto Rico is a country in North America with its capital at San Juan. It has a population of about 3.2 million. The capital is San Juan.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Puerto Rico with partly cloudy. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 79°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 87%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Puerto Rico is January, March, May, June, July and December. The climate is temperate. February, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 73°F.
Nearby highlights include Virgin Islands National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Puerto Rico today at 9.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Puerto Rico month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 74° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 81° | 73° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 81° | 74° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 82° | 74° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 84° | 77° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 85° | 79° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 79° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 86° | 79° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 87° | 79° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 87° | 78° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 84° | 77° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 82° | 75° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 18.4655, -66.1057. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Puerto Rico right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 96% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?
January, March, May, June, July and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Puerto Rico, which has a temperate climate. February, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico observes America/Puerto_Rico (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:55 AM.
How many people live in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 3.2 million.
What are the top things to do in Puerto Rico?
Popular options include Virgin Islands National Park.
What places are in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico covers 1 places in this atlas, including San Juan.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 6:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
