Location & Surroundings
La Balsa is a settlement in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, at 56 m elevation. The nearest larger town is San Pedro de Macoris, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Santo Domingo is 72 km to the west. The nearest airport is Cueva Las Maravillas Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Batey La Balsa
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° 31' 0" N, 69° 12' 46" W
- Elevation DEM: 56 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 103 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:55
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in La Balsa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Balsa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 25.8 | 2.1 | 95 | 89 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 4.7 | 158 | 69 | 1,015.6 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 84 | 645.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 3.0 | 122 | 90 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 89 | 238.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 2.2 | 73 | 94 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 2.3 | 78 | 90 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 4.5 | 147 | 72 | 1,014.4 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 42 | 631.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 2.9 | 98 | 91 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 227.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 2.2 | 97 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.74 / 1.05 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 2.0 | 98 | 90 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 8 | 17.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 5.5 | 147 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 2.32 / 3.33 | 31 | 635.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 3.2 | 129 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 47 | 229.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 3.1 | 118 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 2.75 / 3.74 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.4 | 3.5 | 122 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 23 | 17.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Balsa?
Now 25.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 La Balsa today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in La Balsa?
Local time is 18:55. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is La Balsa?
La Balsa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Balsa?
DEM 56 m.
Where is La Balsa located?
It is at 18.51673, -69.21272 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Balsa in?
It is in Dominican Republic.