Location & Surroundings
La Escondida is a settlement in Guerrero, Mexico, at 895 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petatlan, 28 km to the west. The national capital Mexico City is about 285 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, 47 km away.
Basic Data
- Type abandoned populated place (PPLQ)
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 37' 28" N, 101° 1' 11" W
- Elevation DEM: 895 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:31
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 46 min
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Weather in La Escondida
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Escondida, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 20.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 42 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.20 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 | 19.2 | 1.2 | 92 | 99 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.9 | 50 | 95 | 1,011.2 | 2.21 / 2.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 60 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 41.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Escondida?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 20.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 42 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Escondida today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in La Escondida?
Local time is 05:31. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Escondida?
La Escondida is a abandoned populated place.
What is the elevation of La Escondida?
DEM 895 m.
Where is La Escondida located?
It is at 17.62433, -101.01961 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Escondida in?
It is in Mexico.