Location & Surroundings
Altar is a town in Sonora, Mexico with 7,927 inhabitants, at 414 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pitiquito, 21 km to the west. The national capital Mexico City is about 1790 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Nogales International Airport, 100 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
30° 42' 59" N, 111° 50' 17" W
- Elevation DEM: 414 m
- Timezone America/Hermosillo
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Population 7,927
- Pop. Density 3,222 p/km²
- Built-up 34.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:15
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Nearby
Weather in Altar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Altar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 17.3 | 1.0 | 218 | 65 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 2.4 | 222 | 39 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 285.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 3.5 | 278 | 33 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 572.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.7 | 290 | 46 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 1.2 | 28 | 46 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 22 | 30 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 285.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 294 | 20 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 586.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 264 | 40 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.6 | 1.2 | 64 | 41 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 0.5 | 160 | 23 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 286.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 2.5 | 265 | 18 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 587.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 253 | 36 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.3 | 1.1 | 99 | 45 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Altar?
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 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 Altar today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 12m.
What is the local time in Altar?
Local time is 14:15. Time zone: America/Hermosillo (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Altar?
Altar is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Altar?
Population about 7,927.
What is the elevation of Altar?
DEM 414 m.
Where is Altar located?
It is at 30.71627, -111.83804 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Altar in?
It is in Mexico.