Santa Cruz, PR

Unincorporated community in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico

Santa Cruz is a small unincorporated community in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It is 2.1 miles NW of Ponce, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 00716.

Santa Cruz at a glance

State
Puerto Rico
County
Ponce Municipio
ZIP code
00716
Nearest town
Ponce (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Puerto Rico
Coordinates
17.9836, -66.5958

Weather in Santa Cruz now

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Santa Cruz weather by the hour

Santa Cruz weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Santa Cruz.

This week in Santa Cruz

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Santa Cruz

What is the weather usually like in Santa Cruz?

Aw
Tropical savanna climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

57°67°77°87°97°88°62°Jan88°62°Feb88°62°Mar89°65°Apr89°67°May91°69°Jun92°69°Jul92°69°Aug91°69°Sep91°68°Oct90°66°Nov88°64°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan1.2"Feb1.9"Mar2.3"Apr4.2"May2.2"Jun2.8"Jul4.6"Aug6.9"Sep5.4"Oct3.9"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Santa Cruz: December to March, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PONCE 4 E, PR RQ (RQC00667292), adjusted for the elevation of Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz weather month by month

January
88° 62°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
88° 62°F
1.2 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
88° 62°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
89° 65°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
89° 67°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 69°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
92° 69°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
92° 69°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
91° 69°F
6.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
91° 68°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
90° 66°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
88° 64°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Santa Cruz through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:59 AM6:12 PM11 h 12 min
February6:52 AM6:28 PM11 h 36 min
March6:33 AM6:37 PM12 h 4 min
April6:08 AM6:44 PM12 h 35 min
May5:52 AM6:53 PM13 h 1 min
June5:49 AM7:04 PM13 h 14 min
July5:58 AM7:06 PM13 h 8 min
August6:07 AM6:54 PM12 h 46 min
September6:13 AM6:29 PM12 h 16 min
October6:18 AM6:05 PM11 h 46 min
November6:31 AM5:50 PM11 h 19 min
December6:48 AM5:54 PM11 h 5 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Puerto Rico).

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz has a tropical savanna climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 62°F (17°C).

It gets about 37.5 inches (953 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Santa Cruz is December to March. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Santa Cruz

The closest live webcam is Río Piedras › East, 49.1 miles NE of Santa Cruz.

Río Piedras › EastRío Piedras · 49.1 mi NEOn Windy
Ceiba Norte › North-east: Casa Alcaldía- Municipio de Guaynabounknown · 49.1 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Santa Cruz.

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Map of Santa Cruz, PR

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Questions about Santa Cruz

Where is Santa Cruz, PR?

Santa Cruz is an unincorporated community in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico, 2.1 miles NW of Ponce.

What county is Santa Cruz in?

Santa Cruz is in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico.

What is the ZIP code of Santa Cruz, PR?

The ZIP code for Santa Cruz is 00716.

What is the nearest town to Santa Cruz?

Ponce, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Santa Cruz?

Yes. The closest is Río Piedras › East, 49.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?

August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Santa Cruz?

February, with an average low of 62°F (17°C).

How much does it rain in Santa Cruz?

About 37.5 inches (953 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Santa Cruz?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?

December to March, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Santa Cruz have?

Tropical savanna (Köppen Aw).

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