Location & Surroundings
La Palma is a settlement in Mexico, Mexico, at 2,253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Melchor Ocampo, less than 2 km away. The national capital Mexico City is 32 km to the south. The nearest airport is Felipe Angeles International Airport, 15 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
19° 43' 1" N, 99° 9' 2" W
- Elevation DEM: 2253 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,856 p/km²
- Built-up 18.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:55
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
- Fraccionamiento Parque San Mateo (Hacienda San Mateo)
- Santa Amada
- Los Alamos II
- San Ignacio
- Visitacion
- Machero
- San Bartolo Tlaxihuicalco
- Rancho el Banadero
- Rancho Canta Ranas
- Santa Maria Huecatitla
- Colonia Venecia
- Venecia
- La Laguna
- Villa Maria
- El Mecate
- Rancho el Mecate
- Rancho la Garita
- Villa Maria (Ejido Villa Maria)
Nearby
Weather in La Palma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Palma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 21.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 520 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 21.9 | 1.9 | 61 | 46 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 4.0 | 9 | 60 | 1,013.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 98 | 315.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.2 | 2.0 | 1 | 87 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.2 | 1.2 | 14 | 83 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 2.4 | 56 | 43 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 520.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 4.5 | 17 | 60 | 1,013.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 99 | 535.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.6 | 1.9 | 3 | 88 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 82 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 1.2 | 26 | 79 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.6 | 2.3 | 34 | 43 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 517.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 4.2 | 11 | 58 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 558.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 2.0 | 353 | 82 | 1,018.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.8 | 1.3 | 356 | 90 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 2.3 | 29 | 38 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 494.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Palma?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 21.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 520 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 Palma today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in La Palma?
Local time is 17:55. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Palma?
La Palma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Palma?
DEM 2,253 m.
Where is La Palma located?
It is at 19.71707, -99.15060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Palma in?
It is in Mexico.