Location & Surroundings
El Peñasco is a reservoir(s) in Sonora, Mexico, at 844 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altar, 41 km to the southwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 1790 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Nogales International Airport, 61 km away.
Basic Data
- Type reservoir(s) (RSV)
- an artificial pond or lake
Geography
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Coordinates
30° 59' 39" N, 111° 33' 37" W
- Elevation DEM: 844 m
- Timezone America/Hermosillo
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -7)
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 17:40
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other reservoir(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in El Penasco
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for El Penasco, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (68 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 29.3 | 1.7 | 68 | 34 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.5 | 2.8 | 235 | 30 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 652.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 4.4 | 60 | 44 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 2.8 | 36 | 53 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 4.6 | 86 | 29 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 327.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.1 | 3.2 | 151 | 25 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 660.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 2.9 | 40 | 46 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 2.2 | 51 | 50 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.6 | 2.2 | 179 | 39 | 1,014.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 97 | 215.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 78 | 55 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 92 | 135.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 1.0 | 25 | 60 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 40 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 41 | 63 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.8 | 0.7 | 208 | 42 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 313.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in El Penasco?
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Penasco today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in El Penasco?
Local time is 17:40. Time zone: America/Hermosillo (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is El Penasco?
El Penasco is a reservoir(s).
What is the elevation of El Penasco?
DEM 844 m.
Where is El Penasco located?
It is at 30.99424, -111.56036 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is El Penasco in?
It is in Mexico.