Location & Surroundings
La Potosina is an abandoned mine in Durango, Mexico, at 2,221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Guadalupe Victoria, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Mexico City is about 780 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Durango International Airport, 56 km away.
Overview
La Potosina is an abandoned mine.
It is located in Durango, Mexico.
Basic Data
- Country Mexico
- Located in Durango
- Type abandoned mine (MNQ)
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 34' 43" N, 104° 18' 1" W
- Elevation DEM: 2221 m
- Timezone America/Monterrey
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:37
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 11 h 49 min
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Weather in La Potosina
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Potosina, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 21.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 434 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 12.4 | 1.2 | 35 | 84 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 3.2 | 32 | 52 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 433.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 4.3 | 41 | 60 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 428.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.5 | 1.7 | 7 | 73 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.6 | 1.0 | 29 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 3.9 | 50 | 47 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 432.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 5.6 | 43 | 52 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 504.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 1.9 | 37 | 64 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.4 | 2.0 | 13 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 4.7 | 47 | 45 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 433.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 6.1 | 39 | 53 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 654.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 1.0 | 40 | 69 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.3 | 1.6 | 35 | 72 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Potosina?
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 21.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 434 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 Potosina today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in La Potosina?
Local time is 12:37. Time zone: America/Monterrey (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is La Potosina?
La Potosina is a abandoned mine.
What is the elevation of La Potosina?
DEM 2,221 m.
Where is La Potosina located?
It is at 24.57862, -104.30031 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Potosina in?
It is in Mexico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry