Location & Surroundings
La Fortuna is a ravine(s) in Michoacan, Mexico, at 970 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aguililla, 22 km to the north. The national capital Mexico City is about 395 km to the east. The nearest airport is Pablo L. Sidar Airport, 74 km away.
Also known as: Barranca la Fortuna
Basic Data
- Type ravine(s) (RVN)
- a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 32' 22" N, 102° 46' 43" W
- Elevation DEM: 970 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 13:14
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other ravine(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
es
Barranca la Fortuna
Weather in La Fortuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Fortuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 18.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 83 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
100 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.11 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 | 18.9 | 1.8 | 174 | 100 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 0.9 | 200 | 99 | 1,015.3 | 35.40 / 35.40 | 100 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 0.4 | 140 | 99 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 12.97 | 100 | 82.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 0.2 | 330 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 1.3 | 16 | 97 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 185 | 77 | 1,011.5 | 0.69 / 0.80 | 90 | 377.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 215 | 93 | 1,009.3 | 3.19 / 3.99 | 52 | 513.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 0.6 | 290 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.9 | 1.5 | 359 | 96 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 1.0 | 190 | 59 | 1,009.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 443.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 195 | 96 | 1,008.7 | 2.46 / 2.47 | 37 | 643.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 0.4 | 250 | 98 | 1,010.6 | 1.20 / 3.68 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.0 | 1.4 | 353 | 96 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Fortuna?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 18.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 83 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Fortuna today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in La Fortuna?
Local time is 13:14. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Fortuna?
La Fortuna is a ravine(s).
What is the elevation of La Fortuna?
DEM 970 m.
Where is La Fortuna located?
It is at 18.53938, -102.77868 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Fortuna in?
It is in Mexico.