Location & Surroundings
Cerro Prieto is an intermittent reservoir in Chihuahua, Mexico, at 1,446 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saucillo, about 100 km to the west. The national capital Mexico City is about 1105 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Lajitas Airport, about 130 km away.
Basic Data
- Type intermittent reservoir (RSVI)
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 10' 25" N, 104° 15' 47" W
- Elevation DEM: 1446 m
- Timezone America/Chihuahua
- 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 08:36
- Sunrise 07:14
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 10 h 52 min
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Weather in Cerro Prieto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cerro Prieto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 18.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 14.6 | 1.5 | 357 | 66 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.9 | 2.0 | 5 | 71 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 1.6 | 17 | 48 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 241.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 1.4 | 28 | 46 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 388.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.3 | 2.0 | 56 | 61 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.3 | 1.4 | 49 | 64 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 1.1 | 97 | 42 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 310.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 2.6 | 69 | 46 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 476.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.5 | 2.0 | 100 | 60 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.6 | 1.5 | 133 | 69 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 3.7 | 147 | 50 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 278.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 4.5 | 126 | 53 | 1,007.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 69 | 366.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.5 | 6.8 | 286 | 76 | 1,010.6 | 3.62 / 3.64 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cerro Prieto?
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 18.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 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 07:14 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 10h 53m.
What is the local time in Cerro Prieto?
Local time is 08:36. Time zone: America/Chihuahua (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Cerro Prieto?
Cerro Prieto is a intermittent reservoir.
What is the elevation of Cerro Prieto?
DEM 1,446 m.
Where is Cerro Prieto located?
It is at 28.17362, -104.26299 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cerro Prieto in?
It is in Mexico.