Location & Surroundings
Cuenca is a settlement in Monte Plata Province, Dominican Republic, at 170 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Esperalvillo, 10 km to the east. The national capital Santo Domingo is 47 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is La Isabela International Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Cuance
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
18° 49' 23" N, 70° 7' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 170 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:57
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cuenca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cuenca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
4.3 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 29.1 | 4.3 | 160 | 64 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 191 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 156.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 179 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 162 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 33 | 19.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.0 | 4.4 | 149 | 53 | 1,011.3 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 69 | 618.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 163 | 92 | 1,013.8 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 50 | 262.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 201 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 0.8 | 193 | 83 | 1,015.4 | 0.24 / 0.25 | 7 | 21.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.3 | 3.8 | 142 | 55 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 37 | 660.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 176 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 0.90 / 1.13 | 95 | 236.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 186 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 1.78 / 2.91 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.0 | 123 | 94 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 1.41 | 97 | 14.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.8 | 3.4 | 131 | 56 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 96 | 512.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cuenca?
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cuenca today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Cuenca?
Local time is 21:57. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Cuenca?
Cuenca is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cuenca?
DEM 170 m.
Where is Cuenca located?
It is at 18.82311, -70.13207 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cuenca in?
It is in Dominican Republic.