Location & Surroundings
La Esmeralda is a settlement in Zacatecas, Mexico, at 2,012 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dulce Grande, 14 km to the east. The national capital Mexico City is about 515 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport, 40 km away.
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
23° 0' 28" N, 102° 18' 37" W
- Elevation DEM: 2012 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:36
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Esmeralda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Esmeralda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 23.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
6.3 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 15.8 | 6.3 | 136 | 78 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.8 | 2.7 | 142 | 74 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 5.5 | 121 | 28 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 413.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 4.4 | 93 | 33 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 571.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.7 | 4.3 | 153 | 71 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.5 | 2.0 | 139 | 74 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 71 | 29 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 411.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 3.2 | 19 | 31 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 550.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.9 | 1.4 | 222 | 41 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 1.3 | 293 | 50 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.7 | 347 | 32 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 408.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 3.7 | 24 | 30 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 562.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.6 | 2.4 | 114 | 55 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Esmeralda?
Now 15.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 23.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 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 Esmeralda today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 19m.
What is the local time in La Esmeralda?
Local time is 06:36. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Esmeralda?
La Esmeralda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Esmeralda?
DEM 2,012 m.
Where is La Esmeralda located?
It is at 23.00791, -102.31025 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Esmeralda in?
It is in Mexico.