Location & Surroundings
Punta Caimán is a point in Barahona Province, Dominican Republic. The nearest larger town is Enriquillo, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Santo Domingo is about 160 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Maria Montez International Airport, 45 km away.
Overview
Punta Caimán is point in the Dominican Republic.
It is located in Dominican Republic.
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° 52' 0" N, 71° 15' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 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 00:54
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Punta Caiman
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Punta Caiman, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 29.2 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
5.0 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 29.1 | 5.0 | 97 | 67 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 2.9 | 100 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.92 / 0.92 | 17 | 350.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 3.1 | 53 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.02 / 0.94 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 3.7 | 55 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 26.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.2 | 5.0 | 93 | 69 | 1,013.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 722.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.8 | 84 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 15 | 328.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 3.2 | 83 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 4.6 | 62 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 63 | 26.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.5 | 5.0 | 94 | 62 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 773.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.8 | 69 | 85 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 361.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 3.5 | 58 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 3.9 | 48 | 76 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 25.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.3 | 5.1 | 90 | 62 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 767.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punta Caiman?
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 29.2 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 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 Caiman today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Punta Caiman?
Local time is 00:54. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Punta Caiman?
Punta Caiman is a point.
What is the elevation of Punta Caiman?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Punta Caiman located?
It is at 17.86667, -71.25000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punta Caiman in?
It is in Dominican Republic.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry