Location & Surroundings
La Laja is a village in Guerrero, Mexico with 849 inhabitants, at 317 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ajuchitlan del Progreso, 6 km to the north. The national capital Mexico City is about 205 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Aeropuerto Zacacoyuca, about 105 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
18° 5' 59" N, 100° 28' 57" W
- Elevation DEM: 317 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Population 849
- Pop. Density 391 p/km²
- Built-up 8.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:57
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Laja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Laja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.27 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 | 21.1 | 1.6 | 186 | 95 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 0.5 | 179 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 7.17 / 7.17 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 1.3 | 355 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 100 | 414.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 1.0 | 350 | 76 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 85 | 617.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 2.0 | 176 | 92 | 1,009.7 | 1.19 / 1.27 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 176 | 93 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 1.3 | 352 | 63 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 451.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 1.4 | 180 | 83 | 1,007.0 | 2.99 / 3.32 | 100 | 554.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 1.3 | 158 | 85 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 0.9 | 121 | 85 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.7 | 1.0 | 76 | 55 | 1,009.5 | 0.09 / 0.14 | 78 | 419.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 186 | 74 | 1,007.7 | 0.77 / 0.91 | 100 | 546.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.1 | 1.7 | 169 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Laja?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Laja today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in La Laja?
Local time is 08:57. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Laja?
La Laja is a populated place.
How many people live in La Laja?
Population about 849.
What is the elevation of La Laja?
DEM 317 m.
Where is La Laja located?
It is at 18.09961, -100.48237 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Laja in?
It is in Mexico.