Location & Surroundings
Candela is a settlement in Maria Trinidad Sanchez, Dominican Republic, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Villa Riva, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Santo Domingo is 85 km to the south. The nearest airport is Samana El Catey International Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: La Candela
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
19° 14' 24" N, 69° 51' 56" W
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:27
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Candela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Candela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 716 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
17 %
Precip
0.81 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.5 | 1.2 | 107 | 90 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 207 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 0.5 | 214 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 25.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.8 | 2.2 | 73 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 715.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 0.9 | 100 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.81 / 0.81 | 2 | 274.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 0.6 | 183 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 0.18 / 0.98 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 0.8 | 208 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 12 | 24.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.3 | 2.1 | 104 | 47 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 703.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 0.7 | 134 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 32 | 285.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 192 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 185 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 24.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.3 | 2.1 | 147 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 721.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.4 | 0.9 | 179 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 286.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Candela?
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 716 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Candela today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Candela?
Local time is 02:27. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Candela?
Candela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Candela?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Candela located?
It is at 19.23992, -69.86549 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Candela in?
It is in Dominican Republic.