Location & Surroundings
Piedras Altas is a settlement in Durango, Mexico, at 1,966 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Acaponeta, 63 km to the west. The national capital Mexico City is about 690 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Amado Nervo International Airport, about 140 km away.
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
22° 40' 47" N, 104° 47' 19" W
- Elevation DEM: 1966 m
- Timezone America/Monterrey
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:00
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 11 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Piedras Altas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Piedras Altas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 17.4 | 1.8 | 261 | 79 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.2 | 0.7 | 34 | 89 | 1,017.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 65 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.3 | 1.3 | 58 | 82 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 241 | 42 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 1.6 | 253 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 591.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 1.0 | 53 | 92 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.1 | 1.6 | 68 | 80 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 0.9 | 186 | 35 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.7 | 1.6 | 273 | 74 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 595.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 0.9 | 51 | 76 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.7 | 1.2 | 56 | 69 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 1.0 | 244 | 41 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 340.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.7 | 1.8 | 266 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 549.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Piedras Altas?
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 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 Piedras Altas today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in Piedras Altas?
Local time is 01:00. Time zone: America/Monterrey (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Piedras Altas?
Piedras Altas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Piedras Altas?
DEM 1,966 m.
Where is Piedras Altas located?
It is at 22.67973, -104.78857 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Piedras Altas in?
It is in Mexico.