Weather in Playa Chiquita
14-day forecast · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 10:01 pm (EST)- Feels like
- 87 °F
- Low / high
- 74 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 92% · 0.04 in
- Wind
- 4 mph NNW
Today in Playa Chiquita: light drizzle, 74 °F to 85 °F, with a 92% chance of rain (0.04 in) and a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph). Tomorrow, light drizzle, 78 °F to 86 °F and a 64% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Thursday 29, at 86 °F.
Temperatures for the next 14 days
- Today
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
- Sun 8
- Mon 9
- Tue 10
Day by day
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind | Max wave | High tides | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 85 °F | 92% · 0.04 in | 6 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 1:38 pm | ECMWF | |
| Thu 29 | 78 / 86 °F | 64% · 0.06 in | 9 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | 2:38 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 84 °F | 95% · 0.56 in | 10 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 3:41 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 84 °F | 96% · 0.28 in | 7 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 6:23 am · 4:42 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 83 °F | 100% · 1.48 in | 7 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | 6:52 am · 5:39 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 83 °F | 100% · 0.74 in | 5 mph SW | 2.3 ft | 7:28 am · 6:33 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 85 °F | 100% · 0.69 in | 4 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | 8:10 am · 7:26 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 82 °F | 91% · 0.61 in | 4 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 8:55 am · 8:24 pm | ECMWF | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 80 °F | 98% · 0.34 in | 4 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 9:41 am · 9:35 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 85 °F | 91% · 0.28 in | 4 mph SW | 0.8 ft | 10:27 am · 11:10 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 84 °F | 95% · 0.17 in | 6 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 11:10 am | ECMWF | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 83 °F | 95% · 0.54 in | 7 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | 11:49 am | ECMWF | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 82 °F | 91% · 0.31 in | 7 mph NW | 4.6 ft | 12:24 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 83 °F | 92% · 0.36 in | 6 mph N | 4.6 ft | 12:57 pm | ECMWF |
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
Today, every 3 hours
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 74° | 75° | 76° | 82° | 85° | 84° | 80° | 78° |
| Chance of rain | 7% | 16% | 26% | 68% | 92% | 43% | 4% | 0% |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WSW | 5 W | 6 WSW | 2 N | 5 NNE | 5 N | 5 NNW | 5 NNW |
| Humidity | 82% | 89% | 94% | 85% | 71% | 71% | 83% | 89% |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Model | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF |
Do the models agree?
Medium confidenceThey broadly agree, but not quite on rain tomorrow: take it with some caution.
What 4 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.
| High (°F) | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 85° | 86° | 84° | 84° | 83° | 83° | 85° |
| AIFS | 84° | 85° | 83° | 83° | 82° | 82° | 83° |
| GFS | 84° | 84° | 84° | 87° | 86° | 86° | 85° |
| ICON | 84° | 86° | 84° | 84° | 86° | 86° | 86° |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | high |
| Rain | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 0.04 in | 0.06 in | 0.56 in | 0.28 in | 1.48 in | 0.74 in | 0.69 in |
| AIFS | 0.07 in | 0.08 in | 0.51 in | 0.70 in | 0.74 in | 0.59 in | 0.45 in |
| GFS | 0.11 in | 0.04 in | 0.14 in | 0.63 in | 0.18 in | 0.10 in | 0.52 in |
| ICON | 0.06 in | 0.04 in | 0.17 in | 0.33 in | 0.21 in | 0.53 in | 0.45 in |
| Confidence | high | medium | medium | medium | medium | medium | high |
| Wind (mph) | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 617 | 923 | 1025 | 719 | 718 | 514 | 416 |
| AIFS | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| GFS | 79 | 915 | 915 | 610 | 75 | 86 | 54 |
| ICON | 617 | 720 | 617 | 415 | 514 | 415 | 311 |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | high |
Chance of rain from the ensemble models
| Model | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF (51 scenarios) | 92% | 64% | 95% | 96% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) | 82% | 18% | 94% | 100% | 94% | 95% | 88% |
Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.
Outlook
How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.
Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit drier.
Next 6 weeks
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Typical high / low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 | A bit above +1.8 °F | Normal | — |
| Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 | Above +2.7 °F | A bit below −35% | 85° / 75° |
| Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 | Above +2.7 °F | A bit below −37% | 85° / 75° |
| Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 | Above +2.9 °F | A bit below −34% | 85° / 76° |
| Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 | Above +3.1 °F | A bit below −40% | 85° / 76° |
Coming months
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| November | Above +3.1 °F | A bit below −40% |
| December | Above +3.1 °F | A bit below −43% |
| January | Above +3.1 °F | A bit below −21% |
| February | Above +3.2 °F | Normal |
| March | Above +3.4 °F | Normal |
Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give. The long-range sea temperature isn't usable at this spot (the model's grid cell falls on land).
Playa Chiquita climate by monthClimate by month
Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)The best time to visit Playa Chiquita is from January to March: highs of 85 °F to 87 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Tropical cyclones rarely pass near Playa Chiquita: one within 93 mi in the last 30 years (1996–2025), Otto, in November 2016.
- JanJ
- FebF
- MarM
- AprA
- MayM
- JunJ
- JulJ
- AugA
- SepS
- OctO
- NovN
- DecD
- Highs and lows
- Monthly rainfall
- Best time
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy daysDays | Sun (h/day) | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 85° | 75° | 1.47 in | 3 | 7.6 | 81° | 6.2 ft |
| FebruaryFeb | 85° | 76° | 1.15 in | 1 | 8.2 | 81° | 6.1 ft |
| MarchMar | 87° | 77° | 0.87 in | 3 | 8.6 | 81° | 5.6 ft |
| AprilApr | 88° | 78° | 2.92 in | 12 | 8.7 | 82° | 4.3 ft |
| MayMay | 88° | 77° | 9.67 in | 24 | 6.6 | 83° | 3.8 ft |
| JuneJun | 87° | 76° | 9.11 in | 26 | 6.8 | 84° | 4.6 ft |
| JulyJul | 87° | 76° | 9.76 in | 27 | 6.5 | 83° | 5.0 ft |
| AugustAug | 86° | 76° | 10.16 in | 26 | 6.5 | 83° | 3.9 ft |
| SeptemberSep | 86° | 74° | 8.59 in | 26 | 6.6 | 84° | 2.9 ft |
| OctoberOct | 86° | 74° | 11.77 in | 25 | 6.3 | 84° | 2.7 ft |
| NovemberNov | 84° | 74° | 12.69 in | 24 | 6.1 | 83° | 3.7 ft |
| DecemberDec | 85° | 74° | 6.17 in | 13 | 6.7 | 82° | 5.6 ft |
| Month | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81° | 6.2 ft |
| Feb | 81° | 6.1 ft |
| Mar | 81° | 5.6 ft |
| Apr | 82° | 4.3 ft |
| May | 83° | 3.8 ft |
| Jun | 84° | 4.6 ft |
| Jul | 83° | 5.0 ft |
| Aug | 83° | 3.9 ft |
| Sep | 84° | 2.9 ft |
| Oct | 84° | 2.7 ft |
| Nov | 83° | 3.7 ft |
| Dec | 82° | 5.6 ft |
Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.
A normal year brings 84.33 in of rain on about 208 days and about 2,600 hours of sunshine.
1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses
Temperature
It's 78 °F now (feels like 87 °F). Today, 74 °F to 85 °F; tomorrow, 78 °F to 86 °F.
Chance of rain
Today the chance of rain reaches 92%, with 0.04 in in total. The next day with likely rain is Thursday 29: 64% and 0.06 in.
Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.04 in; last 3 days, 0.41 in; last 7 days, 4.69 in.
Humidity and dew point
Humidity is 89% now and the dew point is 75 °F. With a dew point this high, it feels muggy.
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.
Visibility and fog
Visibility is good now (15 mi). No fog expected today.
The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.
UV index
Thu 29: 11 · Fri 30: 9 · Sat 31: 11
| Index | Level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | low | No special protection needed. |
| 3–5 | moderate | Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday. |
| 6–7 | high | Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm. |
| 8–10 | very high | Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it. |
| 11+ | extreme | Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy. |
Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.
Barometric pressure
- ↗ Rising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → Steady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Air and pollen
Previous days
The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | Light drizzle | 74 / 85 °F | 0.07 in | 8 mph WNW |
| Mon 26 | Light rain | 75 / 86 °F | 0.30 in | 11 mph WNW |
| Sun 25 | Showers | 76 / 83 °F | 1.09 in | 9 mph W |
| Sat 24 | Showers | 76 / 81 °F | 2.44 in | 5 mph WSW |
| Fri 23 | Showers | 77 / 87 °F | 0.58 in | 5 mph WSW |
| Thu 22 | Heavy drizzle | 75 / 88 °F | 0.17 in | 5 mph NE |
| Wed 21 | Showers | 76 / 83 °F | 0.73 in | 5 mph SW |
Show all 30 days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | Showers | 77 / 82 °F | 0.78 in | 6 mph WNW |
| Mon 19 | Showers | 76 / 85 °F | 0.93 in | 6 mph NNE |
| Sun 18 | Light showers | 76 / 82 °F | 0.44 in | 6 mph SE |
| Sat 17 | Showers | 77 / 84 °F | 0.86 in | 5 mph SSW |
| Fri 16 | Drizzle | 78 / 89 °F | 0.25 in | 9 mph NW |
| Thu 15 | Overcast | 76 / 89 °F | 0 | 6 mph NNE |
| Wed 14 | Heavy drizzle | 74 / 88 °F | 0.18 in | 5 mph S |
| Tue 13 | Showers | 76 / 88 °F | 0.73 in | 5 mph SW |
| Mon 12 | Heavy drizzle | 76 / 89 °F | 0.26 in | 4 mph SSE |
| Sun 11 | Light showers | 77 / 85 °F | 0.50 in | 7 mph NW |
| Sat 10 | Light drizzle | 75 / 91 °F | 0.11 in | 6 mph N |
| Fri 9 | Drizzle | 73 / 88 °F | 0.14 in | 5 mph SSE |
| Thu 8 | Showers | 75 / 87 °F | 0.40 in | 6 mph ESE |
| Wed 7 | Drizzle | 75 / 84 °F | 0.13 in | 4 mph E |
| Tue 6 | Light showers | 76 / 84 °F | 0.25 in | 7 mph NW |
| Mon 5 | Light drizzle | 80 / 87 °F | 0.11 in | 7 mph NNW |
| Sun 4 | Light drizzle | 73 / 88 °F | 0.01 in | 7 mph E |
| Sat 3 | Showers | 74 / 81 °F | 0.77 in | 7 mph S |
| Fri 2 | Heavy drizzle | 76 / 88 °F | 0.19 in | 6 mph SSE |
| Thu 1 | Showers | 76 / 85 °F | 0.63 in | 5 mph S |
| Wed 30 | Showers | 75 / 87 °F | 0.98 in | 6 mph WSW |
| Tue 29 | Drizzle | 75 / 88 °F | 0.15 in | 6 mph WNW |
| Mon 28 | Light showers | 76 / 85 °F | 0.35 in | 4 mph SSE |
These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.
Questions about the weather in Playa ChiquitaQuestions
What's the weather like today in Playa Chiquita?
Light drizzle, from 74 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph) and a 92% chance of rain.
Will it rain tomorrow in Playa Chiquita?
On Thursday 29 the chance of rain is 64% (0.06 in): light drizzle.
How warm will it be this week?
Between a low of 74 °F and a high of 86 °F; the warmest day, Thursday 29.
What's the UV index today?
It reaches 10 (very high). Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it.
Is the pressure rising or falling?
It's 29.89 inHg and rising: −0.04 inHg over the last 24 hours.
When is the best time to visit Playa Chiquita?
The best time to visit Playa Chiquita is from January to March: highs of 85 °F to 87 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
What is the weather like in Playa Chiquita in October?
In October, Playa Chiquita normally sees highs of 86 °F and lows of 74 °F, with about 25 rainy days (11.77 in for the month) and 6 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 84 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.
What are the warmest and wettest months in Playa Chiquita?
The warmest is April, with average highs of 88 °F, and the coldest November, with lows of 74 °F. The wettest is November (12.69 in) and the driest, March.
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Weather near Playa Chiquita
- Viento Frío 78 °F · overcast · 7.9 mi
- Tubualá 78 °F · light drizzle · 17 mi
- Portobelo 78 °F · overcast · 25 mi
- Río Alejandro 79 °F · partly cloudy · 36 mi
- San Miguelito 79 °F · partly cloudy · 38 mi
- Chepillo 80 °F · overcast · 44 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 5.4 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:01 pm (local time).
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