Location & Surroundings
La Escondida is a settlement in Durango, Mexico, at 1,406 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mapimi, 41 km to the southeast. The national capital Mexico City is about 900 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Francisco Sarabia International Airport, 94 km away.
Overview
La Escondida is settlement in Mexico.
It is located in Mapimí Municipality, Mexico.
The elevation is around 1,406 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Mexico
- Located in Mapimí Municipality
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 1' 8" N, 104° 11' 57" W
- Elevation DEM: 1406 m
- Timezone America/Monterrey
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:18
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Escondida
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Escondida, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 17.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 460 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,025.4 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 | 11.9 | 1.1 | 88 | 64 | 1,025.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.4 | 2.0 | 115 | 65 | 1,023.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 2.5 | 106 | 53 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 222.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 4.4 | 93 | 49 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 459.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 1.8 | 122 | 57 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.5 | 1.1 | 101 | 65 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 2.5 | 92 | 49 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 375.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 4.0 | 93 | 47 | 1,013.5 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 5 | 577.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.7 | 2.5 | 119 | 55 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 2.1 | 121 | 58 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 2.8 | 100 | 43 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 384.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 5.4 | 89 | 48 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 576.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 3.2 | 121 | 65 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Escondida?
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 17.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 460 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 Escondida today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in La Escondida?
Local time is 09:18. Time zone: America/Monterrey (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Escondida?
La Escondida is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Escondida?
DEM 1,406 m.
Where is La Escondida located?
It is at 26.01893, -104.19906 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Escondida in?
It is in Mexico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry