Location & Surroundings
Cerro Prieto is a mountain in Zacatecas, Mexico, at 2,627 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Villanueva, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 500 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport, 50 km away.
Basic Data
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
22° 26' 54" N, 102° 40' 5" W
- Elevation DEM: 2627 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:24
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Nearby
Weather in Cerro Prieto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Prieto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 24.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 451 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
4.58 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 | 18.9 | 2.2 | 136 | 65 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.5 | 1.5 | 169 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 4.8 | 183 | 46 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 436.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 2.3 | 178 | 55 | 1,007.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 450.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 3.1 | 206 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 4.44 / 4.58 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.3 | 2.7 | 200 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.79 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 6.6 | 212 | 56 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 89 | 449.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 5.6 | 221 | 63 | 1,008.7 | 1.15 / 1.16 | 100 | 541.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.5 | 2.4 | 198 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 99 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.7 | 1.5 | 195 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 3.3 | 186 | 48 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 445.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 3.6 | 232 | 59 | 1,007.8 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 48 | 392.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.1 | 1.4 | 321 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 6.75 / 7.37 | 81 | 2.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Prieto?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 24.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 451 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cerro Prieto today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Cerro Prieto?
Local time is 07:24. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Cerro Prieto?
Cerro Prieto is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Cerro Prieto?
DEM 2,627 m.
Where is Cerro Prieto located?
It is at 22.44833, -102.66803 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Prieto in?
It is in Mexico.