Location & Surroundings
Lorán is a settlement in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Imbert, 16 km to the south. The national capital Santo Domingo is about 190 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Puerto Plata Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: El Orán
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° 53' 26" N, 70° 53' 1" W
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 65 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:45
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Loran
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Loran, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 25.6 | 1.5 | 191 | 83 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 2.4 | 20 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 40 | 657.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 2.4 | 102 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 1.71 / 1.87 | 71 | 241.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 168 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.19 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.4 | 185 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 18.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 2.6 | 45 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 95 | 646.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 2.8 | 132 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 6.63 / 6.84 | 100 | 223.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 1.6 | 179 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 1.6 | 148 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 80 | 18.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 2.9 | 57 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 656.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 3.7 | 86 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 2.24 / 2.24 | 42 | 263.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 3.5 | 120 | 86 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.74 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 3.2 | 118 | 85 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 31 | 18.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Loran?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Loran today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Loran?
Local time is 15:45. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Loran?
Loran is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Loran?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Loran located?
It is at 19.89067, -70.88355 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Loran in?
It is in Dominican Republic.