Location & Surroundings
Platanillo is a village in Chiapas, Mexico with 153 inhabitants, at 1,617 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Comalapa, 21 km to the north. The national capital Mexico City is about 865 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Huehuetenango, 66 km away.
Overview
Platanillo is human settlement in Mexico — ES localidad en Amatenango de la Frontera, México.
It is located in Amatenango de la Frontera Municipality, Mexico.
The elevation is around 1,617 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Mexico
- Located in Amatenango de la Frontera 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
15° 28' 40" N, 92° 5' 43" W
- Elevation DEM: 1617 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Population 153
- Pop. Density 253 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:50
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 11 h 29 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 14.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (143 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
33 %
Precip
0.50 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 | 14.2 | 1.0 | 143 | 97 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.1 | 1.2 | 139 | 95 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 2.1 | 353 | 64 | 1,015.1 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 64 | 508.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 0.6 | 31 | 95 | 1,015.4 | 1.98 / 2.15 | 66 | 326.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 0.4 | 111 | 96 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 0.7 | 128 | 96 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 340 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 0.48 / 0.62 | 100 | 358.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 0.5 | 188 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 1.81 / 2.42 | 90 | 401.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.5 | 1.3 | 182 | 95 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.7 | 2.2 | 172 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 340 | 49 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 527.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 0.1 | 139 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 20 | 489.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.2 | 1.5 | 166 | 93 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Platanillo?
Now 14.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Platanillo today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Platanillo?
Local time is 11:50. 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 153.
What is the elevation of Platanillo?
DEM 1,617 m.
Where is Platanillo located?
It is at 15.47778, -92.09528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Platanillo in?
It is in Mexico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry