Location & Surroundings
Principal is a canal in Sinaloa, Mexico, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Guasave, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 1175 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Los Mochis International Airport, 68 km away.
Overview
Principal is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Mexico.
Basic Data
- Country Mexico
- Type canal (CNL)
- an artificial watercourse
Geography
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Coordinates
25° 36' 38" N, 108° 24' 43" W
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone America/Mazatlan
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 649 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:40
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 25 min
Other canals nearby
Nearby
Weather in Principal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Principal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 34.8 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
6.0 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,007.8 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 | 34.4 | 6.0 | 258 | 44 | 1,007.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 2.3 | 306 | 71 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 333 | 77 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.8 | 1.9 | 267 | 41 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 328.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.1 | 6.9 | 268 | 43 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 581.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 0.8 | 297 | 69 | 1,010.3 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 352 | 77 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.5 | 1.1 | 261 | 40 | 1,010.8 | 0.38 / 0.42 | 0 | 329.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.6 | 5.0 | 244 | 44 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 579.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 315 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 335 | 67 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 1.7 | 286 | 39 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 325.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.6 | 5.5 | 277 | 36 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 582.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Principal?
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 34.8 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 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 06:15 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 25m.
What is the local time in Principal?
Local time is 00:40. Time zone: America/Mazatlan (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Principal?
Principal is a canal.
What is the elevation of Principal?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Principal located?
It is at 25.61054, -108.41198 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Principal in?
It is in Mexico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry