Location & Surroundings
Punta Bucán Base is a point in Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Enriquillo, 38 km to the northeast. The national capital Santo Domingo is about 190 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Maria Montez International Airport, 78 km away.
Overview
Punta Bucán Base is point in the Dominican Republic.
It is located in Dominican Republic.
The elevation is around 15 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Dominican Republic
- 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
17° 37' 24" N, 71° 26' 29" W
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:19
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Punta Bucan Base
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Punta Bucan Base, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 10.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 725 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
10.0 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 29.1 | 10.0 | 87 | 69 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 8.3 | 84 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 4 | 316.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 9.1 | 76 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.73 / 0.87 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 9.4 | 72 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 10 | 21.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.2 | 8.2 | 91 | 70 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 725.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 6.1 | 90 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.23 / 0.30 | 15 | 317.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 6.2 | 68 | 74 | 1,011.6 | 0.43 / 0.73 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.1 | 6.4 | 73 | 72 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 98 | 9.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.6 | 8.5 | 94 | 74 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 62 | 639.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 3.7 | 82 | 65 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 57 | 239.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 4.6 | 67 | 73 | 1,012.6 | 0.34 / 0.37 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 5.6 | 76 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 2.45 / 2.83 | 98 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.9 | 7.4 | 81 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 100 | 484.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punta Bucan Base?
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 10.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 725 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Punta Bucan Base today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Punta Bucan Base?
Local time is 01:19. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Punta Bucan Base?
Punta Bucan Base is a point.
What is the elevation of Punta Bucan Base?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Punta Bucan Base located?
It is at 17.62346, -71.44152 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punta Bucan Base in?
It is in Dominican Republic.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry