Location & Surroundings
Mata Palma is a settlement in Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bayaguana, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Santo Domingo is 25 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Las Americas International Airport, 21 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
18° 37' 0" N, 69° 43' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 110 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:03
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mata Palma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mata Palma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 715 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 24.8 | 0.8 | 30 | 90 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 3.1 | 175 | 52 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 714.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 156 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 95 | 256.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 0.8 | 62 | 95 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 0.7 | 55 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.7 | 4.7 | 170 | 50 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 36 | 740.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 140 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.03 / 0.07 | 51 | 270.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 52 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 0.28 / 0.35 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 1.2 | 12 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 24.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 4.0 | 184 | 50 | 1,010.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 697.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.9 | 124 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.14 / 0.24 | 66 | 238.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 62 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.9 | 0.9 | 36 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 27.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mata Palma?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 715 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 Mata Palma today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Mata Palma?
Local time is 18:03. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Mata Palma?
Mata Palma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mata Palma?
DEM 18 m.
Where is Mata Palma located?
It is at 18.61667, -69.71667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mata Palma in?
It is in Dominican Republic.