Location & Surroundings
La Joya is a settlement in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic, at 204 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Salvaleon de Higueey, 20 km to the southeast. The national capital Santo Domingo is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is La Romana International Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: La Hoya
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° 45' 51" N, 68° 48' 56" W
- Elevation DEM: 204 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 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 02:04
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in La Joya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Joya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 32.4 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 779 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 25.6 | 3.5 | 67 | 93 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 4.2 | 73 | 93 | 1,015.5 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 3.7 | 85 | 79 | 1,016.9 | 0.07 / 0.19 | 5 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.4 | 6.6 | 65 | 48 | 1,015.7 | 0.08 / 0.27 | 50 | 779.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 4.4 | 66 | 85 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 358.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 3.8 | 76 | 85 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 5.2 | 76 | 74 | 1,016.8 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.3 | 7.0 | 72 | 54 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 99 | 734.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.6 | 3.5 | 73 | 88 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 92 | 237.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 2.7 | 57 | 91 | 1,015.2 | 0.41 / 0.51 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 4.4 | 80 | 80 | 1,016.1 | 0.09 / 0.60 | 9 | 30.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.4 | 7.2 | 73 | 54 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 749.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.7 | 2.5 | 128 | 83 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 189.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Joya?
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 32.4 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 779 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 06:21 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in La Joya?
Local time is 02:04. 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 204 m.
Where is La Joya located?
It is at 18.76428, -68.81564 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Joya in?
It is in Dominican Republic.