Location & Surroundings
Palos Altos is a village in Michoacan, Mexico with 43 inhabitants, at 1,563 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jiquilpan de Juarez, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 380 km to the east. The nearest airport is Guadalajara International Airport, 86 km away.
Overview
Palos Altos is human settlement in Mexico.
It is located in Jiquilpan Municipality, Mexico.
The elevation is around 1,563 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Mexico
- Located in Jiquilpan Municipality
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 0' 24" N, 102° 41' 25" W
- Elevation DEM: 1563 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Population 43
- Pop. Density 87 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:42
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Palos Altos
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palos Altos, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
14.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (330 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
62 %
Precip
0.56 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 | 14.7 | 0.5 | 330 | 94 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 30 | 57 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 463.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 223 | 67 | 1,008.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 674.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 215 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.66 / 0.72 | 25 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 0.7 | 173 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 0.6 | 134 | 57 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 449.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 2.9 | 199 | 87 | 1,009.5 | 1.98 / 2.08 | 100 | 586.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 2.0 | 201 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 96 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.5 | 1.3 | 188 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 1.7 | 178 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 92 | 467.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 3.0 | 204 | 89 | 1,010.3 | 3.28 / 3.46 | 100 | 586.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 2.0 | 203 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.61 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.3 | 1.1 | 210 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palos Altos?
Now 14.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Palos Altos today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Palos Altos?
Local time is 15:42. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Palos Altos?
Palos Altos is a populated place.
How many people live in Palos Altos?
Population about 43.
What is the elevation of Palos Altos?
DEM 1,563 m.
Where is Palos Altos located?
It is at 20.00667, -102.69028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palos Altos in?
It is in Mexico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry