Location & Surroundings
Platanillo is a village in Guerrero, Mexico with 1,783 inhabitants, at 612 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bajos del Ejido, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 275 km to the north. The nearest airport is General Juan N. Alvarez International Airport, 38 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
17° 3' 53" N, 99° 54' 39" W
- Elevation DEM: 612 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,783
- Pop. Density 1,604 p/km²
- Built-up 6.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:21
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Platanillo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Platanillo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 369 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.3 | 52 | 82 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 39 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 1.83 / 1.83 | 98 | 137.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 14 | 84 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 1.8 | 21 | 79 | 1,014.8 | 0.12 / 0.34 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 2.0 | 164 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 369.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 215 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 99 | 478.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 3 | 90 | 1,015.3 | 0.10 / 0.22 | 55 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 2.1 | 6 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 1.21 / 1.43 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.0 | 2.4 | 217 | 58 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 12 | 432.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 245 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.52 / 0.56 | 8 | 531.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.4 | 358 | 92 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 18 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.8 | 9 | 86 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.0 | 2.0 | 213 | 59 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 345.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Platanillo?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 369 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 Platanillo today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Platanillo?
Local time is 23:21. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Platanillo?
Platanillo is a populated place.
How many people live in Platanillo?
Population about 1,783.
What is the elevation of Platanillo?
DEM 612 m.
Where is Platanillo located?
It is at 17.06478, -99.91088 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Platanillo in?
It is in Mexico.