Location & Surroundings
La Fortuna is a settlement in Elias Pina, Dominican Republic, at 271 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Comendador, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Santo Domingo is about 205 km to the east. The nearest airport is Pignon Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: La Fortunada
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° 57' 38" N, 71° 46' 9" W
- Elevation DEM: 271 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 136 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:02
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in La Fortuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Fortuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 771 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 32.8 | 1.9 | 262 | 41 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 1.6 | 22 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 100 | 353.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 115 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 104 | 77 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 11 | 25.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.7 | 2.7 | 278 | 41 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 771.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 356 | 69 | 1,014.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 61 | 353.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 114 | 82 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 100 | 71 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 25.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.5 | 2.1 | 283 | 36 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 773.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 359 | 71 | 1,014.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 49 | 334.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 99 | 85 | 1,015.9 | 0.64 / 0.71 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 0.5 | 75 | 78 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 25.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.8 | 1.6 | 352 | 36 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 751.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Fortuna?
Now 32.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 771 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 Fortuna today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in La Fortuna?
Local time is 01:02. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is La Fortuna?
La Fortuna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Fortuna?
DEM 271 m.
Where is La Fortuna located?
It is at 18.96050, -71.76922 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Fortuna in?
It is in Dominican Republic.