Location & Surroundings

Huixtán is a second-order administrative division in Chiapas, Mexico, at 1,831 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chanal, less than 2 km away. The national capital Mexico City is about 775 km to the west. The nearest airport is San Cristobal de las Casas National Airport, 14 km away.

Overview

Huixtán Municipality is municipality in the State of Chiapas, Mexico — ES municipio del estado de Chiapas, México.

It is located in Chiapas, Mexico.

Established in 1922-11-22.

The population is about 22,975 (2020).

It covers about 311 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 2,042 metre.

Also known as: Huixtan Municipality, Huixtán, Huixtan

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Basic Data

  • Country Mexico
  • Located in Chiapas
  • Area 311 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    16° 42' 22" N, 92° 24' 4" W
  • Elevation DEM: 1831 m
  • Timezone America/Mexico_City
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 346 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.9%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Peso (MXN)
  • Phone Prefix +52

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Weather in Huixtán Municipality

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Huixtán Municipality, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 18.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 367 W/m2.

Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
1.03 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 16.8 1.2 39 93 1,016.9 - / 0.00 90 0.0 n/a
6h 14.7 1.5 18 99 1,016.9 3.41 / 3.41 95 235.4 n/a
12h 14.2 1.2 22 99 1,018.0 0.00 / 1.42 100 0.0 n/a
18h 13.8 1.4 37 99 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.95 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 18.4 1.5 40 82 1,015.7 0.08 / 1.03 86 367.2 n/a
30h 14.4 1.7 32 99 1,016.2 2.10 / 3.13 91 204.0 n/a
36h 12.4 0.7 40 98 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.27 94 0.0 n/a
42h 12.2 0.7 44 98 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.00 70 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 20.6 2.9 51 61 1,015.0 0.08 / 0.08 91 523.2 n/a
54h 14.2 1.6 43 98 1,016.5 0.79 / 0.87 100 436.9 n/a
60h 12.9 0.7 52 96 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.15 79 0.0 n/a
66h 11.5 0.3 84 97 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 64 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 21.1 2.2 46 60 1,015.5 0.14 / 0.14 71 515.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Huixtán Municipality?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 18.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 367 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Huixtán Municipality today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Huixtán Municipality?
Local time is 17:44. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Huixtán Municipality?
Huixtán Municipality is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Huixtán Municipality?
DEM 1,831 m.
Where is Huixtán Municipality located?
It is at 16.70600, -92.40104 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Huixtán Municipality in?
It is in Mexico.

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Last updated 2023-07-18
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