Location & Surroundings
Colonia el Potrero is a village in Guerrero, Mexico with 148 inhabitants, at 1,982 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Taxco de Alarcon, 3 km to the south. The national capital Mexico City is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Aeropuerto Zacacoyuca, 36 km away.
Overview
Colonia el Potrero is human settlement in Mexico.
It is located in Taxco de Alarcón Municipality, Mexico.
The elevation is around 1,982 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Mexico
- Located in Taxco de Alarcón Municipality
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 34' 41" N, 99° 36' 9" W
- Elevation DEM: 1982 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Population 148
- Pop. Density 1,017 p/km²
- Built-up 10.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:23
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Colonia el Potrero
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Colonia el Potrero, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 23.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 342 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 16.3 | 1.0 | 339 | 85 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 159 | 61 | 1,013.9 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 100 | 308.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 1.6 | 291 | 78 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 89 | 342.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.9 | 1.7 | 290 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 0.9 | 339 | 82 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 171 | 50 | 1,012.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 36 | 389.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.5 | 1.9 | 261 | 72 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 11 | 487.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 1.8 | 289 | 80 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.8 | 1.3 | 304 | 86 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 178 | 48 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 408.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 2.1 | 271 | 71 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 486.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 1.8 | 308 | 77 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.1 | 1.3 | 335 | 70 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Colonia el Potrero?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 23.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 342 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 Colonia el Potrero today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Colonia el Potrero?
Local time is 17:23. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Colonia el Potrero?
Colonia el Potrero is a populated place.
How many people live in Colonia el Potrero?
Population about 148.
What is the elevation of Colonia el Potrero?
DEM 1,982 m.
Where is Colonia el Potrero located?
It is at 18.57793, -99.60243 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Colonia el Potrero in?
It is in Mexico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry