Location & Surroundings
La Castorena is a settlement in Zacatecas, Mexico, at 2,024 m elevation. The nearest larger town is San Pedro Piedra Gorda, less than 2 km away. The national capital Mexico City is about 475 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport, 61 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
22° 26' 50" N, 102° 20' 39" W
- Elevation DEM: 2024 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,657 p/km²
- Built-up 18.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:32
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Castorena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Castorena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 18.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 | 12.9 | 2.4 | 46 | 92 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 2.5 | 39 | 68 | 1,016.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 71 | 132.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 3.9 | 54 | 62 | 1,012.9 | 0.09 / 0.25 | 59 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 2.2 | 28 | 77 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.1 | 2.3 | 17 | 86 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 4.2 | 41 | 49 | 1,012.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 53 | 461.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 2.4 | 106 | 51 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 262.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 62 | 69 | 1,013.3 | 0.11 / 0.13 | 89 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.5 | 2.6 | 20 | 90 | 1,014.6 | 0.32 / 0.45 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 4.5 | 65 | 50 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 74 | 454.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 4.5 | 62 | 53 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 253.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.2 | 1.9 | 109 | 73 | 1,014.4 | 0.19 / 0.30 | 48 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.4 | 1.4 | 88 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Castorena?
Now 12.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 18.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 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 La Castorena today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in La Castorena?
Local time is 12:32. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Castorena?
La Castorena is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of La Castorena?
DEM 2,024 m.
Where is La Castorena located?
It is at 22.44715, -102.34405 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Castorena in?
It is in Mexico.