Location & Surroundings
La Joya is a settlement in Monte Plata Province, Dominican Republic, at 88 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yamasa, 3 km to the east. The national capital Santo Domingo is 37 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is La Isabela International Airport, 23 km away.
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° 46' 17" N, 70° 2' 59" W
- Elevation DEM: 88 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:43
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Joya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Joya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
5.0 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
33 %
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 | 33.6 | 5.0 | 167 | 44 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 165 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 322.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 162 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 0.6 | 142 | 88 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 4.2 | 160 | 44 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 701.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.9 | 179 | 89 | 1,014.6 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 100 | 321.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 0.6 | 135 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 0.7 | 144 | 89 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 29.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.7 | 4.5 | 155 | 54 | 1,012.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 63 | 689.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 175 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.31 / 0.44 | 5 | 273.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 176 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 0.61 / 1.05 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 0.7 | 170 | 87 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 29.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.0 | 5.2 | 166 | 42 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 766.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Joya?
Now 33.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 Joya today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in La Joya?
Local time is 00:43. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is La Joya?
La Joya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Joya?
DEM 88 m.
Where is La Joya located?
It is at 18.77137, -70.04970 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Joya in?
It is in Dominican Republic.