Location & Surroundings
La Fortuna is a village in Chiapas, Mexico with 35 inhabitants, at 1,589 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altamirano, 2 km to the east. The national capital Mexico City is about 790 km to the west. The nearest airport is San Cristobal de las Casas National Airport, 44 km away.
Overview
La Fortuna is human settlement in Mexico.
It is located in Ocosingo Municipality, Mexico.
The elevation is around 1,589 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Mexico
- Located in Ocosingo 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
16° 53' 11" N, 92° 10' 10" W
- Elevation DEM: 1589 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Population 35
- Pop. Density 100 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:51
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Fortuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Fortuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 16.5 | 0.6 | 204 | 98 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 43 | 80 | 1,014.4 | 1.48 / 1.48 | 87 | 499.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 0.5 | 123 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 8.93 / 10.40 | 100 | 346.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 0.8 | 208 | 99 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 5.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 0.9 | 221 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 26 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.98 / 0.98 | 100 | 525.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 0.4 | 54 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 8.38 / 9.36 | 99 | 388.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 0.8 | 203 | 99 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 4.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.6 | 0.7 | 217 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 1.4 | 41 | 57 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 92 | 467.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 0.7 | 141 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 6.55 / 7.02 | 61 | 293.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 1.1 | 201 | 99 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 5.91 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.3 | 1.3 | 201 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 1.82 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Fortuna?
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 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 Fortuna today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in La Fortuna?
Local time is 12:51. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Fortuna?
La Fortuna is a populated place.
How many people live in La Fortuna?
Population about 35.
What is the elevation of La Fortuna?
DEM 1,589 m.
Where is La Fortuna located?
It is at 16.88639, -92.16945 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Fortuna in?
It is in Mexico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry