Location & Surroundings
Laguna el Potrero is an intermittent lake in Zacatecas, Mexico, at 2,074 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Colotlan, 37 km to the southeast. The national capital Mexico City is about 560 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport, about 100 km away.
Basic Data
- Type intermittent lake (LKI)
Geography
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Coordinates
22° 22' 13" N, 103° 29' 31" W
- Elevation DEM: 2074 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- 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 03:55
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other intermittent lakes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Laguna el Potrero
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laguna el Potrero, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
2.4 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 18.5 | 2.4 | 196 | 77 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 1.2 | 105 | 82 | 1,016.1 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 2.0 | 85 | 86 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 3.7 | 148 | 52 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 427.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 3.3 | 213 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 57 | 569.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 0.9 | 244 | 81 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.5 | 1.7 | 77 | 89 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 2.6 | 218 | 50 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 426.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.8 | 2.9 | 276 | 54 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 576.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 0.4 | 14 | 67 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.2 | 0.9 | 267 | 72 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 2.8 | 247 | 41 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 389.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.9 | 1.4 | 260 | 54 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 437.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laguna el Potrero?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 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 Laguna el Potrero today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Laguna el Potrero?
Local time is 03:55. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Laguna el Potrero?
Laguna el Potrero is a intermittent lake.
What is the elevation of Laguna el Potrero?
DEM 2,074 m.
Where is Laguna el Potrero located?
It is at 22.37034, -103.49188 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laguna el Potrero in?
It is in Mexico.