Location & Surroundings
Tanque el Potrero is an intermittent reservoir in Guanajuato, Mexico, at 2,005 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dolores Hidalgo, 14 km to the north. The national capital Mexico City is about 260 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport, 54 km away.
Basic Data
- Type intermittent reservoir (RSVI)
Geography
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Coordinates
21° 1' 42" N, 100° 56' 32" W
- Elevation DEM: 2005 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 270 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:05
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 7 min
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Weather in Tanque el Potrero
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tanque el Potrero, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 22.6 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
13.9 C
Wind
4.5 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 13.9 | 4.5 | 24 | 94 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.1 | 3.6 | 47 | 87 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 5.2 | 76 | 47 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 427.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 8.2 | 41 | 61 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 524.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.5 | 3.0 | 12 | 96 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.3 | 2.8 | 49 | 86 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 5.2 | 72 | 47 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 494.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 8.7 | 44 | 63 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 592.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.3 | 3.1 | 10 | 93 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.0 | 3.0 | 40 | 82 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 3.4 | 74 | 45 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 492.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 7.1 | 55 | 49 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 669.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.1 | 2.2 | 4 | 86 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 2.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tanque el Potrero?
Now 13.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 22.6 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 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 Tanque el Potrero today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Tanque el Potrero?
Local time is 07:05. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Tanque el Potrero?
Tanque el Potrero is a intermittent reservoir.
What is the elevation of Tanque el Potrero?
DEM 2,005 m.
Where is Tanque el Potrero located?
It is at 21.02841, -100.94227 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tanque el Potrero in?
It is in Mexico.