Location & Surroundings
Santa Elena is a settlement in Sonora, Mexico, at 660 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Benjamin Hill, 31 km to the northwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 1670 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia International Airport, 95 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
29° 56' 36" N, 110° 55' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 660 m
- Timezone America/Hermosillo
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:39
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Santa Elena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Santa Elena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.7 | 54 | 59 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 78 | 62 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 3.5 | 158 | 41 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 261.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 3.1 | 195 | 39 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 551.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 0.3 | 42 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 123 | 58 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 3.4 | 179 | 42 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 283.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 5.0 | 196 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 495.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 0.4 | 145 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 1.47 / 1.53 | 95 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 82 | 78 | 1,011.7 | 1.61 / 3.14 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 5.1 | 174 | 56 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 57 | 248.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 5.9 | 216 | 50 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 26 | 560.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.6 | 4.4 | 348 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Santa Elena?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 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 Santa Elena today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 21m.
What is the local time in Santa Elena?
Local time is 05:39. Time zone: America/Hermosillo (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Santa Elena?
Santa Elena is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Santa Elena?
DEM 660 m.
Where is Santa Elena located?
It is at 29.94343, -110.92906 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Santa Elena in?
It is in Mexico.