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Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Arecibo · Puerto Rico
Arecibo is a mid-size city in Arecibo, Puerto Rico with a population of 87,754. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 87,754 |
| Population Density | 291 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4725°, -66.7157° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Arecibo |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.4 inches (1,152 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arecibo
Arecibo is a mid-size city in Puerto Rico (Arecibo) with a population of 87,754. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Climate in Arecibo
Arecibo has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.7°C), the coldest is Feb (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1106 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 302.1 sq mi (782.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4725°N, 66.7157°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.1 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 56 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 58 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in |
Arecibo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.8").
Colleges & Universities in Arecibo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University | University | — | — |
| Colegio Evangélico Capitán Correa | College | — | Visit → |
| Colegio Marista El Salvador | College | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnológico de Puerto Rico | College | — | — |
| Northbridge University - Arecibo | University | — | Visit → |
| Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Ana G. Méndez - Barceloneta | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad de Puerto Rico - Arecibo | University | — | — |
| Universidad de Puerto Rico - Arecibo | University | — | — |
| Universidad Interamericana de Arecibo | University | — | — |
Schools in Arecibo
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela M Cadilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Victor Rojas I | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Abelardo Martínez Otero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Angelica Gómez De Betancourt | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Trina Padilla De Sanz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cotto (anexo) | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Elba Lugo Carrión | — | — | — | — |
| Academia Regional Adventista del Norte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela John W. Harris | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Arecibo
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo 355 | acustic, alternative | MP3 | |
| Salseo Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM | christian, christmas music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Isla Rock | rock en espanol | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Arecibo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa y Museo Juan Antonio Corretjer | ||||
| Museo de Arte e Historia de Arecibo "René Marqués García" | ||||
| Museo de Lares | ||||
| Museo del Café |
Libraries in Arecibo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Carrizales | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Ángel Luis Maldonado Pérez "Negro" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Pajuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica San Antonio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Ciales María Isabel Blanco Hidalgo "Doña Pura" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Ymaliz M. Molina Feliciano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal, Francisco Álvarez Marrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Comunidad Campo Alegre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Urbana de Quebradillas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca de Cortés | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library of Hatillo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arecibo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulguero de Arecibo |
Restaurants in Arecibo
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arecibo
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Arecibo
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Arecibo
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arecibo
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Arecibo
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Arecibo
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arecibo
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arecibo
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Arecibo
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Arecibo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Arecibo
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| PREPA - CAMBALACHE POWER STATION | PR-2 KM 73.5 ISLOTE WARD | ARECIBO |
Airports Near Arecibo
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boqueron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cocal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Arecibo
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arecibo Post Office | |
| USPS - Arecibo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arecibo
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla del Rey | |
| Catedral de San Felipe Apóstol | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia | |
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal - Higuillales | |
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Jarealito | |
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. | |
| Iglesia Juan Wesley | |
| Iglesia Metodista El Calvario | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia Presbiteriana en Arecibo | |
| Tabernaculo Pentecostal Juan 3:16 |
Explore Near Arecibo
Quick Facts
Around Arecibo
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Arecibo
17 places within 15 km
- • La Cueva del Indio
- • Playa Caracoles
- • Playa Caza y Pesca
- • Playa El Muelle
- • Playa Peñón Brusi
- • Playa Sardinera
- + 1 more
- • Rincón Grande
- • Antigua Central Cambalache
- • Antigua Central Los Caños
- • Antigua Central Monte Grande
- • Antigua Central Río Llano
- • Polvorín de San Miguel Arcángel
- + 3 more
- • Vista Escénica de Hato Viejo
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
21 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Arecibo
What is the population of Arecibo?
Arecibo has a population of 87,754 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 291 people per square mile, spread across 302.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arecibo?
Arecibo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.