Location & Surroundings
La Palma is a settlement in Zacatecas, Mexico, at 1,662 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tlaltenango de Sanchez Roman, 3 km to the south. The national capital Mexico City is about 510 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Aguascalientes International Airport, about 100 km away.
Also known as: Palma
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
21° 48' 44" N, 103° 18' 4" W
- Elevation DEM: 1662 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 166 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:57
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 4 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 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 24.9 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.17 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 | 18.4 | 1.0 | 126 | 65 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 0.6 | 88 | 80 | 1,015.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.0 | 38 | 44 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 453.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 0.9 | 18 | 46 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 664.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 1.1 | 59 | 63 | 1,012.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 98 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 1.3 | 104 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 2.2 | 141 | 40 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 471.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 258 | 47 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 658.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.1 | 1.5 | 203 | 82 | 1,012.0 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 88 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 0.9 | 215 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.7 | 251 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 0.08 / 0.33 | 98 | 451.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 2.9 | 243 | 65 | 1,007.9 | 1.18 / 1.52 | 74 | 584.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.9 | 1.8 | 235 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.51 | 100 | 4.1 | 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 Palma?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 24.9 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Palma today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in La Palma?
Local time is 05:57. 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 1,662 m.
Where is La Palma located?
It is at 21.81220, -103.30112 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Palma in?
It is in Mexico.