Location & Surroundings
La Cuchara is a settlement in Michoacan, Mexico, at 890 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arteaga, 10 km to the south. The national capital Mexico City is about 350 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lazaro Cardenas Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: Cuchara
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 26' 32" N, 102° 18' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 890 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:19
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in La Cuchara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Cuchara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 19.8 | 0.5 | 173 | 99 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 0.6 | 192 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 2.45 / 2.45 | 97 | 313.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 197 | 96 | 1,008.3 | 3.46 / 5.91 | 100 | 486.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 226 | 97 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 95 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 0.8 | 310 | 95 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 1.7 | 167 | 64 | 1,010.0 | 0.12 / 0.16 | 100 | 441.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 196 | 97 | 1,008.1 | 2.80 / 2.97 | 99 | 482.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 233 | 97 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 81 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.1 | 0.7 | 337 | 97 | 1,009.8 | 0.45 / 2.30 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 0.6 | 132 | 78 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 96 | 297.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 193 | 96 | 1,008.3 | 3.17 / 4.12 | 94 | 413.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 234 | 98 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 2.08 | 77 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.7 | 0.6 | 320 | 96 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 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 La Cuchara?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 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 Cuchara today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in La Cuchara?
Local time is 16:19. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Cuchara?
La Cuchara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Cuchara?
DEM 890 m.
Where is La Cuchara located?
It is at 18.44216, -102.30189 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Cuchara in?
It is in Mexico.