Weather in the Luquillo Mountains of Puerto Rico offers a clear, data-driven look at a tropical climate that shapes forest life and land use.
This study compiles temperature, humidity, wind, light, and rainfall data from 1958 to 1962 across 13 sites in and around the Luquillo Mountains, linking weather to plant growth and forest management.
The report explains how location and elevation affect climate, from cloud-shrouded peaks to coastal plains, and how seasonal rainfall patterns influence vegetation. It presents a collection of tables and summarized findings to help readers understand the daily and yearly rhythms of Puerto Rico’s east-central mountains.
What you’ll experience
- An overview of how trade winds shape temperature, humidity, and rainfall in this tropical region
- Comparisons of weather patterns across Cape San Juan, El Yunque, Gurabo, and other stations
- Accessible explanations of diurnal and seasonal climate trends relevant to forestry and land management
Ideal for readers interested in climate science, tropical forests, Puerto Rican ecology, and forest management planning.