Location & Surroundings
La Peña is a locality in Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic, at 46 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Villa Vasquez, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Santo Domingo is about 200 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Cibao International Airport, 81 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
19° 38' 39" N, 71° 19' 58" W
- Elevation DEM: 46 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:21
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other localitys nearby
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Weather in La Pena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Pena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
66 %
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 | 25.4 | 1.6 | 142 | 74 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.6 | 3.4 | 347 | 42 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 744.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.4 | 66 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 3.54 / 3.54 | 99 | 310.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 147 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.9 | 135 | 77 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 25.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.5 | 1.8 | 37 | 43 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 585.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 1.3 | 115 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 3.46 / 3.46 | 100 | 283.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 125 | 89 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.0 | 3.4 | 115 | 81 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 24.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.3 | 5.0 | 84 | 33 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 721.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 3.5 | 83 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 100 | 340.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.5 | 98 | 89 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 4.1 | 102 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 25.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Pena?
Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 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 Pena today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in La Pena?
Local time is 18:21. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is La Pena?
La Pena is a locality.
What is the elevation of La Pena?
DEM 46 m.
Where is La Pena located?
It is at 19.64405, -71.33291 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Pena in?
It is in Dominican Republic.