Showers and thunderstorms capable of producing widespread heavy rainfall will be possible across much of Puerto Rico today. Heavy rainfall will likely lead to flash, urban and small stream flooding. Some areas may face life-threatening flooding. In the Southeast U.S., strong to marginally severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon. Read More >
Local Islands Climate Extremes
(These values have been evaluated by the National Centers for Environmental Information and/or by the State Climate Extremes Committee and determined to be valid.)
Puerto Rico
Variable | Location | Value | Date |
24-hr Rainfall | Toro Negro Forest | 23.75 in. | October 7th, 1985 |
Maximum Temperature | Mona Island | *104 °F | July 2nd, 1996 |
Minimum Temperature |
Aibonito 1S |
40 °F | March 9th, 1911 January 24th, 1966 |
Special Notes |
Maximum Temperature: listed record value of 104°F is being reviewed. If found to be invalid, the next highest temperature is 100°F on August 21st, 2003 at Ponce 4E. Rainfall: Value was observed during the passage of Tropical Storm Isabel (October 4th-8th, 1985). |
U.S. Virgin Islands
Variable | Location | Value | Date |
24-hr Rainfall | Anna's Hope ST Croix | 20.00 in. | September 4th, 1979 |
Maximum Temperature | Cruz Bay ST John Cyril E. King Airport ST Thomas Cyril E. King Airport ST Thomas |
99 °F | July 31st, 1988 August 4th, 1994 June 23rd, 1996 |
Minimum Temperature | Anna's Hope ST Croix | 51 °F | January 31st, 1954 |
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