Location & Surroundings
La Peñita is a settlement in Santiago Rodriguez, Dominican Republic, at 126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is San Ignacio de Sabaneta, 3 km to the south. The national capital Santo Domingo is about 190 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Cibao International Airport, 79 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
19° 30' 18" N, 71° 20' 56" W
- Elevation DEM: 126 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:03
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Penita
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Penita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Temperature
34.7 C
Wind
6.1 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 34.7 | 6.1 | 82 | 39 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 4.1 | 88 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 333.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 111 | 81 | 1,012.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 103 | 72 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 23.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.0 | 6.0 | 84 | 36 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 746.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 5.4 | 81 | 68 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 336.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 2.1 | 108 | 83 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.1 | 101 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 25.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.3 | 5.4 | 78 | 34 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 750.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 5.9 | 89 | 64 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 296.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 1.6 | 116 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 118 | 73 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 24.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.5 | 2.1 | 49 | 35 | 1,011.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 96 | 741.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Penita?
Now 34.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 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 Penita today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in La Penita?
Local time is 20:03. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is La Penita?
La Penita is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Penita?
DEM 126 m.
Where is La Penita located?
It is at 19.50504, -71.34893 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Penita in?
It is in Dominican Republic.