Location & Surroundings
Cortes is a settlement in Oaxaca, Mexico, at 854 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santa Maria Jalapa del Marques, 16 km to the north. The national capital Mexico City is about 520 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Salina Cruz Airport, 30 km away.
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
16° 18' 0" N, 95° 28' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 854 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 16:51
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cortes
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cortes, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 32.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (322 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 20.0 | 2.7 | 322 | 85 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.4 | 4.2 | 23 | 36 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 477.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 2.6 | 22 | 61 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 508.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 2.9 | 328 | 87 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 2.9 | 324 | 84 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.4 | 3.0 | 29 | 36 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 478.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 1.2 | 45 | 60 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 506.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 2.5 | 324 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.9 | 2.4 | 317 | 85 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.7 | 1.8 | 55 | 39 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 454.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 0.9 | 138 | 71 | 1,009.3 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 82 | 478.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.9 | 327 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.5 | 1.9 | 314 | 87 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cortes?
Now 20.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 32.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 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 Cortes today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Cortes?
Local time is 16:51. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Cortes?
Cortes is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cortes?
DEM 854 m.
Where is Cortes located?
It is at 16.30000, -95.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cortes in?
It is in Mexico.