Location & Surroundings
El Tanque is a peak in Hidalgo, Mexico, at 2,761 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mineral del Monte, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Mexico City is 92 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Juan Guillermo Villasana National Airport, 18 km away.
Also known as: Cerro el Tanque
Basic Data
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 5' 23" N, 98° 36' 22" W
- Elevation DEM: 2761 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 12:56
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other hills nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
es
Cerro el Tanque
Weather in El Tanque
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for El Tanque, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 19.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
11.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,021.2 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 11.7 | 1.9 | 47 | 96 | 1,021.2 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 3.9 | 57 | 57 | 1,019.0 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 84 | 442.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 4.2 | 47 | 76 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 566.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.3 | 1.2 | 84 | 95 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 94 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.8 | 0.5 | 146 | 93 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 2.9 | 22 | 48 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 522.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 3.4 | 41 | 83 | 1,016.1 | 1.33 / 1.33 | 100 | 510.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.0 | 0.7 | 98 | 88 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 91 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.7 | 1.3 | 180 | 79 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 2.7 | 347 | 42 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 542.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 3.5 | 36 | 78 | 1,014.1 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 96 | 657.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.1 | 1.1 | 111 | 90 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 21 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.5 | 0.9 | 133 | 81 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in El Tanque?
Now 11.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 19.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 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 Tanque today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in El Tanque?
Local time is 12:56. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is El Tanque?
El Tanque is a hill.
What is the elevation of El Tanque?
DEM 2,761 m.
Where is El Tanque located?
It is at 20.08977, -98.60607 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is El Tanque in?
It is in Mexico.