Location & Surroundings
La Palma is a locality in Colima, Mexico, at 52 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tecoman, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 500 km to the east. The nearest airport is Colima Airport, 46 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 57' 14" N, 103° 50' 46" W
- Elevation DEM: 52 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:17
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 12 min
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 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 31.8 | 2.0 | 196 | 55 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.1 | 218 | 73 | 1,011.1 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 78 | 657.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 30 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 43 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 39 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 1.1 | 243 | 53 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 437.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 2.1 | 230 | 73 | 1,010.1 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 681.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.0 | 43 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 44 | 91 | 1,010.8 | 0.26 / 0.45 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.7 | 2.3 | 197 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 77 | 375.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 234 | 85 | 1,008.4 | 1.99 / 2.25 | 91 | 356.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 50 | 94 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 56 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 49 | 95 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.7 | 2.0 | 210 | 58 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 433.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Palma?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 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 06:42 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in La Palma?
Local time is 23:17. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Palma?
La Palma is a locality.
What is the elevation of La Palma?
DEM 52 m.
Where is La Palma located?
It is at 18.95392, -103.84612 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Palma in?
It is in Mexico.