Location & Surroundings
Las Peñas is a settlement in Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is San Fernando de Monte Cristi, 2 km to the north. The national capital Santo Domingo is about 240 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Hugo Chavez International Airport, 58 km away.
Also known as: La Peña
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° 49' 39" N, 71° 38' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 395 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:21
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Las Penas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Las Penas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 31.5 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 733 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
4.8 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
30 %
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 | 30.3 | 4.8 | 339 | 63 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.8 | 52 | 74 | 1,011.6 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 268.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 2.6 | 157 | 80 | 1,011.1 | 0.20 / 0.44 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 3.4 | 120 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 50 | 21.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.5 | 5.5 | 34 | 58 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 732.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 5.5 | 80 | 77 | 1,010.3 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 61 | 328.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 4.7 | 110 | 78 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 3.9 | 122 | 77 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 22.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.6 | 5.2 | 25 | 65 | 1,011.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 603.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 2.5 | 172 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 5.75 / 5.90 | 100 | 168.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 3.2 | 114 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 4.5 | 110 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 18.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.1 | 5.4 | 59 | 59 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 680.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Las Penas?
Now 30.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 31.5 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 733 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 Las Penas today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Las Penas?
Local time is 23:21. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Las Penas?
Las Penas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Las Penas?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Las Penas located?
It is at 19.82757, -71.64795 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Las Penas in?
It is in Dominican Republic.