Weather in Ponce, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Live weather in Ponce, currently 29°C with overcast. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Ponce is in Puerto Rico — see weather across all major cities in Puerto Rico, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
29.2°C
feels like 33.6°C
Overcast
Current Weather in Ponce, Puerto Rico Updated at 1:45 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 72% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 17.3 kph (128°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1013.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 100% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 11.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:13 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:36 PM |
What is the weather like in Ponce right now?
It's genuinely hot in Ponce: 29°C and overcast skies. A solid deck of cloud covers Ponce at the moment. Expect a heavy, 34°C feel out there. There's a noticeable 17 kph wind out of the west. It's humid, with the air holding 72%.
Air quality is good right now (US EPA index 1, PM2.5 6) — fine for outdoor exercise. Intense sun, UV 11: limit unprotected time between 11am and 3pm. The sun rose at 06:13 AM and sets at 06:36 PM, for 12h 23m of daylight.
There's a 55% chance of rain today, with around 1 mm forecast. Dry for now, but showers look likely from about 2pm. That's right in line with the usual September average for Ponce.
Temperatures stay fairly flat this week, near 30°C most afternoons. Today's high stays well short of Ponce's record for the date, 34°C.
Protect your skin — the sun is strong in Ponce right now.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Ponce, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Ponce, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Today
Air Quality Index in Ponce, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 96.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 42.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 0.3 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 5.6 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 5.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 8.4 µg/m³ |
About Ponce
Nestled along Puerto Rico’s southern coast, Ponce is a city of graceful contradictions—colonial charm meets Caribbean energy. Known as the “Pearl of the South,” its historic center dazzles with neoclassical buildings, the whimsical red-and-black Parque de Bombas firehouse, and the sprawling Plaza Las Delicias. The Museo de Arte de Ponce houses a world-class collection of European and Caribbean art, while the nearby mountains of the Cordillera Central rise green and dramatic behind the city. Unlike the lush north coast, Ponce sits in a rain shadow, giving it a drier, sunnier character that sets it apart from the island’s tropical stereotype.
Ponce’s climate falls under Köppen’s Aw (tropical savanna), marked by consistently high temperatures and a pronounced dry season. Summers (May to October) are hot and humid, with average highs around 90°F (32°C) and frequent afternoon thundershowers. Winters are noticeably drier and slightly cooler—highs near 86°F (30°C) and lows dipping to 70°F (21°C). Rainfall is modest for Puerto Rico, averaging about 35 inches per year, with February and March being the driest months. Humidity hovers around 75% year-round, though the trade winds provide some comfort. Pack light, breathable clothing, a rain jacket for summer, and sunscreen—the sun here is relentless.
The best time to visit weather-wise is from December to April, when skies are clearest and humidity is lowest. This dry season offers reliable sunshine for exploring the city and nearby beaches. Notable weather phenomena include the Atlantic hurricane season from June through November, though Ponce’s southern coast is slightly less exposed than the north. Occasionally, strong southeasterly winds can pick up, but the city rarely experiences the dense fog or snow of temperate zones. Instead, the biggest weather story is the calendar of trade winds and sun—predictable, warm, and inviting for most of the year.
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