Location & Surroundings
El Caracol is a settlement in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, at 284 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rayon, 38 km to the northwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 250 km to the south. The nearest airport is Tamuin Airport, 66 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
21° 41' 1" N, 99° 19' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 284 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 37 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:16
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in El Caracol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for El Caracol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 26.0 | 1.2 | 82 | 71 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 233 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 67 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.2 | 229 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.5 | 1.2 | 44 | 39 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 498.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 1.6 | 62 | 62 | 1,009.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 42 | 654.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 0.4 | 253 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 1.4 | 228 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 2.1 | 54 | 39 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 504.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.4 | 2.5 | 75 | 58 | 1,009.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 5 | 665.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 0.5 | 305 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 17 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.1 | 230 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.2 | 3.0 | 52 | 43 | 1,011.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 11 | 499.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.8 | 2.5 | 67 | 56 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 17 | 612.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in El Caracol?
Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 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 El Caracol today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in El Caracol?
Local time is 01:16. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is El Caracol?
El Caracol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of El Caracol?
DEM 284 m.
Where is El Caracol located?
It is at 21.68368, -99.31889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is El Caracol in?
It is in Mexico.