Mayagüez
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Mayagüez month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mayagüez are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 29–29°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and September the wettest (about 170 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6 | 20.4 | 43 | 10.7 |
| February | 28.8 | 20.4 | 65 | 10.7 |
| March | 28.7 | 20.5 | 78 | 11.0 |
| April | 29.2 | 21.0 | 127 | 11.6 |
| May | 30.1 | 22.2 | 105 | 11.8 |
| June | 31.0 | 22.8 | 98 | 12.2 |
| July | 31.3 | 23.2 | 125 | 11.9 |
| August | 31.3 | 23.5 | 141 | 11.4 |
| September | 30.8 | 23.7 | 170 | 10.6 |
| October | 30.3 | 23.3 | 129 | 10.2 |
| November | 29.2 | 22.3 | 117 | 9.9 |
| December | 29.0 | 21.3 | 46 | 10.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1493
The Tainos constituted the majority of the island's inhabitants at the time of contact with Europeans in 1493 and called it Boriquen or Borinquen.
- Documented history · 1760
Mayagüez was founded on September 18, 1760, by a group led by brothers Faustino and Lorenzo Martínez de Matos, Juan de Silva and Juan de Aponte, at a hill located about one kilometer inland from Mayagüez Bay and the outlet of the Yagüez River.
- Documented history · 1763
The Spanish Crown granted the founders the right to self-government in 1763, formally separating the town from the larger Partido de San Germán.
- Documented history · 1836
On May 7, 1836, the settlement was elevated to the royal status of villa, and Rafael Mangual was named its first mayor.
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01 · OverviewMayagüez, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Mayagüez took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Mayagüez
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Mayagüez
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Mayagüez
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Mayagüez
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Mayagüez
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Mayagüez
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01 · Q&AWhere is Mayagüez located and what are its coordinates?
Mayagüez is situated in Puerto Rico at geographic coordinates 18.2011, -67.1396 with an elevation of 21 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Mayagüez?
Mayagüez has a recorded population of approximately 73,077 and observes the America/Puerto_Rico time zone (USD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Mayagüez?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Mayagüez include en-PR, es-PR, and the circulating currency is USD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Mayagüez?
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