Location & Surroundings
Punta Arena is a village in Chiapas, Mexico with 1,365 inhabitants, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palenque, 28 km to the south. The national capital Mexico City is about 770 km to the west. The nearest airport is Palenque International Airport, 25 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° 44' 46" N, 92° 3' 31" W
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,365
- Pop. Density 774 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:07
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Punta Arena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Punta Arena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 38.5 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 23.8 | 2.4 | 114 | 79 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.5 | 5.6 | 103 | 27 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 589.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.6 | 4.3 | 132 | 30 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 571.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 1.8 | 186 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 1.98 / 1.98 | 4 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 3.1 | 102 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.3 | 6.4 | 95 | 33 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 590.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 5.1 | 151 | 55 | 1,007.6 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 15 | 601.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 3.1 | 142 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 1.62 / 2.20 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.1 | 4.2 | 106 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.5 | 6.9 | 97 | 34 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 575.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 3.7 | 65 | 50 | 1,008.4 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 100 | 599.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 6.1 | 114 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 0.36 / 0.66 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 4.7 | 108 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punta Arena?
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 38.5 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 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 Punta Arena today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Punta Arena?
Local time is 14:07. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Punta Arena?
Punta Arena is a populated place.
How many people live in Punta Arena?
Population about 1,365.
What is the elevation of Punta Arena?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Punta Arena located?
It is at 17.74601, -92.05871 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punta Arena in?
It is in Mexico.