Location & Surroundings
Principal is a settlement in Coahuila, Mexico, at 363 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaragoza, less than 2 km away. The national capital Mexico City is about 1025 km to the south. The nearest airport is Piedras Negras International Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: Colonia Principal
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 28' 44" N, 100° 54' 47" W
- Elevation DEM: 363 m
- Timezone America/Monterrey
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 416 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:57
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 4 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Colonia Principal
Weather in Principal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Principal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
4.9 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.1 | 4.9 | 128 | 72 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 4.1 | 161 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 3.3 | 163 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 5.8 | 167 | 59 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 304.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.8 | 138 | 62 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 148 | 76 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 5.7 | 347 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 9.4 | 350 | 34 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 352.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.3 | 4.5 | 8 | 43 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 464.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 338 | 57 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 1.5 | 127 | 57 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 3.9 | 145 | 37 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 352.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.8 | 4.3 | 133 | 47 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 463.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Principal?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 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 Principal today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Principal?
Local time is 04:57. Time zone: America/Monterrey (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Principal?
Principal is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Principal?
DEM 363 m.
Where is Principal located?
It is at 28.47892, -100.91319 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Principal in?
It is in Mexico.