Location & Surroundings
Punta Bucán is a point in Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is San Fernando de Monte Cristi, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Santo Domingo is about 235 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Hugo Chavez International Airport, 72 km away.
Also known as: Punta Mangle
Overview
Punta Bucán is point in the Dominican Republic.
It is located in Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic.
The elevation is around 6 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Dominican Republic
- Located in Monte Cristi Province
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
19° 54' 43" N, 71° 32' 15" W
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:30
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Punta Bucan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Punta Bucan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 30.4 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 26.4 | 2.5 | 142 | 70 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 5.9 | 63 | 66 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 753.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 7.8 | 68 | 77 | 1,014.2 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 54 | 342.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 5.0 | 106 | 80 | 1,014.1 | 2.33 / 3.23 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 5.5 | 108 | 78 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 8.7 | 65 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 693.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 10.2 | 83 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 97 | 259.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 7.6 | 96 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.55 / 0.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.9 | 7.2 | 103 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 16.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.0 | 9.6 | 70 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 725.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 10.4 | 78 | 77 | 1,012.4 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 94 | 335.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 7.9 | 95 | 78 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.6 | 7.2 | 101 | 75 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 22.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punta Bucan?
Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 30.4 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Punta Bucan today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Punta Bucan?
Local time is 19:30. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Punta Bucan?
Punta Bucan is a point.
What is the elevation of Punta Bucan?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Punta Bucan located?
It is at 19.91191, -71.53741 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punta Bucan in?
It is in Dominican Republic.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry