Location & Surroundings
Canál Principal is a canal in Veracruz, Mexico, at 27 m elevation. The nearest larger town is El Higo, 31 km to the west. The national capital Mexico City is about 275 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport, 68 km away.
Overview
Canál Principal is canal in Veracruz, Mexico.
It is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Basic Data
- Country Mexico
- Located in Veracruz
- Type canal (CNL)
- an artificial watercourse
Geography
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Coordinates
21° 44' 21" N, 98° 9' 27" W
- Elevation DEM: 27 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:06
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Canál Principal
Weather in Canal Principal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Canal Principal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
29.0 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 29.0 | 4.2 | 87 | 72 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.0 | 142 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 1.52 / 1.52 | 98 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 2.1 | 245 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.1 | 1.2 | 21 | 54 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 481.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.0 | 5.4 | 81 | 72 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 606.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 152 | 92 | 1,010.7 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 97 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 238 | 95 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.9 | 1.5 | 25 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 486.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.2 | 5.0 | 98 | 72 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 565.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 128 | 93 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 215 | 94 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.5 | 2.2 | 82 | 55 | 1,007.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 94 | 428.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.4 | 6.1 | 102 | 69 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 475.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Canal Principal?
Now 29.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Canal Principal today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Canal Principal?
Local time is 00:06. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Canal Principal?
Canal Principal is a canal.
What is the elevation of Canal Principal?
DEM 27 m.
Where is Canal Principal located?
It is at 21.73907, -98.15739 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Canal Principal in?
It is in Mexico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry