Location & Surroundings
Cerro Prieto is a settlement in Sonora, Mexico, at 674 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Benjamin Hill, 50 km to the north. The national capital Mexico City is about 1675 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia International Airport, 73 km away.
Also known as: Rancho Cerro Prieto
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 44' 6" N, 111° 14' 15" W
- Elevation DEM: 674 m
- Timezone America/Hermosillo
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:45
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cerro Prieto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Prieto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.1 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
6.7 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 26.6 | 6.7 | 206 | 64 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 128 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 24.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 43 | 82 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 0.7 | 144 | 50 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 357.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 3.1 | 252 | 37 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 720.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 3.1 | 322 | 48 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 26.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 3.0 | 16 | 50 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.7 | 0.9 | 224 | 37 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 364.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.8 | 3.2 | 249 | 24 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 734.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 2.9 | 330 | 28 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 26.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 0.8 | 354 | 36 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.8 | 4.1 | 184 | 21 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 373.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.3 | 3.5 | 228 | 26 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 745.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Prieto?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.1 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 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 Cerro Prieto today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Cerro Prieto?
Local time is 02:45. Time zone: America/Hermosillo (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Cerro Prieto?
Cerro Prieto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cerro Prieto?
DEM 674 m.
Where is Cerro Prieto located?
It is at 29.73501, -111.23760 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Prieto in?
It is in Mexico.