Location & Surroundings
El Picacho is a mountain in Guanajuato, Mexico, at 2,243 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Doctor Mora, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 215 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Queretaro Intercontinental Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: Cerro El Picacho
Basic Data
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
21° 3' 45" N, 100° 12' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 2243 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 14:38
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
es
Cerro El Picacho
Weather in El Picacho
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for El Picacho, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 19.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 358 W/m2.
Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 14.0 | 1.4 | 66 | 92 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 1.4 | 47 | 67 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 329.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 3.0 | 57 | 77 | 1,014.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 22 | 358.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 1.4 | 76 | 92 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.0 | 0.7 | 90 | 96 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 2.0 | 65 | 60 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 58 | 440.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 3.3 | 51 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 8 | 390.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.6 | 1.9 | 74 | 98 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 72 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.3 | 1.3 | 72 | 87 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 2.5 | 51 | 58 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 462.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 3.5 | 45 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 1.75 / 1.75 | 3 | 531.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.0 | 2.0 | 83 | 94 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 70 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.5 | 1.3 | 63 | 84 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in El Picacho?
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 19.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 358 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 Picacho today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in El Picacho?
Local time is 14:38. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is El Picacho?
El Picacho is a mountain.
What is the elevation of El Picacho?
DEM 2,243 m.
Where is El Picacho located?
It is at 21.06261, -100.20222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is El Picacho in?
It is in Mexico.