Location & Surroundings
La Chiva is a mountain in Michoacan, Mexico, at 1,237 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tuzantla, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 150 km to the east. The nearest airport is General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport, 98 km away.
Also known as: Cerro La Chiva
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
19° 6' 22" N, 100° 31' 13" W
- Elevation DEM: 1237 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:42
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
es
Cerro La Chiva
Weather in La Chiva
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Chiva, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 458 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 28.5 | 1.5 | 221 | 50 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 197 | 76 | 1,009.2 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 100 | 458.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 68 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.78 / 1.07 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 1.7 | 61 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 0.10 / 1.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 1.3 | 224 | 51 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 423.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.3 | 193 | 70 | 1,009.0 | 0.28 / 0.29 | 92 | 610.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 59 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 4.31 / 4.60 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 1.5 | 69 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 3.73 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.0 | 1.9 | 233 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 476.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 1.1 | 156 | 72 | 1,009.5 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 71 | 588.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 1.9 | 58 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 5.41 / 5.87 | 88 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 1.3 | 61 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 2.18 / 8.05 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.3 | 2.0 | 228 | 55 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 80 | 479.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Chiva?
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 458 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 Chiva today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in La Chiva?
Local time is 18:42. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Chiva?
La Chiva is a mountain.
What is the elevation of La Chiva?
DEM 1,237 m.
Where is La Chiva located?
It is at 19.10623, -100.52029 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Chiva in?
It is in Mexico.