Location & Surroundings
El Ponce is an estuary in Chiapas, Mexico, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Puerto Madero, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 900 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tapachula International Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: Estero el Ponce
Overview
Estero el Ponce is an estuary.
It is located in Chiapas, Mexico.
Basic Data
- Country Mexico
- Located in Chiapas
- Type estuary (ESTY)
- a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 37' 42" N, 92° 19' 40" W
- Elevation DEM: 6 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 12:22
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other estuarys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
es
Estero el Ponce
Weather in El Ponce
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for El Ponce, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 30.1 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 10.2 mm. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,008.2 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
10.17 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 | 26.2 | 4.0 | 320 | 82 | 1,008.2 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 3.6 | 248 | 69 | 1,008.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 29 | 568.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 2.7 | 222 | 78 | 1,005.7 | 1.66 / 1.74 | 27 | 558.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 3.6 | 114 | 82 | 1,007.9 | 2.71 / 4.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 5.3 | 109 | 90 | 1,006.8 | 5.72 / 10.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 3.6 | 120 | 88 | 1,009.2 | 12.65 / 22.81 | 100 | 76.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 2.4 | 143 | 83 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 251.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 3.3 | 96 | 88 | 1,008.9 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.3 | 3.1 | 93 | 84 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 4.1 | 166 | 71 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 96 | 492.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 0.7 | 226 | 79 | 1,008.1 | 2.40 / 2.88 | 100 | 380.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 84 | 86 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 1.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.5 | 2.2 | 91 | 86 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in El Ponce?
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 30.1 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 10.2 mm. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 10.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in El Ponce today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in El Ponce?
Local time is 12:22. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is El Ponce?
El Ponce is a estuary.
What is the elevation of El Ponce?
DEM 6 m.
Where is El Ponce located?
It is at 14.62844, -92.32784 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is El Ponce in?
It is in Mexico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry