Location & Surroundings
Puerto La Jirucuta is a pass in Michoacan, Mexico, at 2,753 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nahuatzen, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 290 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lic. y Gen. Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport, 28 km away.
Overview
Puerto La Jirucuta is a col.
It is located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Basic Data
- Country Mexico
- Located in Michoacán
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
19° 36' 33" N, 101° 53' 19" W
- Elevation DEM: 2753 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:47
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Puerto La Jirucuta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puerto La Jirucuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 20.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,016.2 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 | 11.9 | 2.0 | 35 | 94 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 2.5 | 141 | 67 | 1,014.5 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 86 | 426.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 1.6 | 180 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 4.87 / 5.43 | 100 | 441.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.3 | 0.4 | 50 | 96 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 96 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.7 | 1.0 | 51 | 95 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 0.7 | 168 | 75 | 1,015.6 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 99 | 444.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 1.2 | 189 | 92 | 1,014.0 | 5.59 / 6.59 | 93 | 576.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.0 | 0.7 | 28 | 90 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 2.69 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.4 | 1.2 | 29 | 92 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 171 | 76 | 1,016.0 | 1.34 / 1.46 | 86 | 471.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 1.4 | 202 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 5.69 / 7.15 | 86 | 492.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.3 | 0.5 | 6 | 90 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 2.43 | 56 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.0 | 1.5 | 9 | 94 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Puerto La Jirucuta?
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 20.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 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 Puerto La Jirucuta today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Puerto La Jirucuta?
Local time is 15:47. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Puerto La Jirucuta?
Puerto La Jirucuta is a pass.
What is the elevation of Puerto La Jirucuta?
DEM 2,753 m.
Where is Puerto La Jirucuta located?
It is at 19.60928, -101.88851 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puerto La Jirucuta in?
It is in Mexico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry