Location & Surroundings
La Palma is a settlement in Veracruz, Mexico, at 361 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cuitlahuac, 10 km to the north. The national capital Mexico City is about 260 km to the west. The nearest airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport, 75 km away.
Also known as: Palma · Las Palmas
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° 43' 38" N, 96° 45' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 361 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:53
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in La Palma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Palma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 28.3 | 2.0 | 76 | 65 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 38 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 6.50 / 6.50 | 77 | 524.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.6 | 253 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 2.61 | 94 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.9 | 258 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 1.9 | 114 | 66 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 459.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 126 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 5.94 / 5.94 | 99 | 533.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 251 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 4.27 | 97 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.7 | 278 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.7 | 1.8 | 84 | 67 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 428.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 120 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 5.16 / 5.16 | 100 | 452.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 261 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 1.64 / 6.80 | 97 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 274 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.1 | 1.9 | 98 | 82 | 1,011.9 | 1.02 / 1.56 | 100 | 425.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Palma?
Now 28.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 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 06:16 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in La Palma?
Local time is 17:53. 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 361 m.
Where is La Palma located?
It is at 18.72713, -96.75187 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Palma in?
It is in Mexico.