Location & Surroundings
Varela is a peak in Zacatecas, Mexico, at 2,363 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zacatecas, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Mexico City is about 520 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport, 18 km away.
Also known as: Cerro Varela
Basic Data
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
22° 44' 46" N, 102° 37' 42" W
- Elevation DEM: 2363 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:00
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other hills nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
es
Cerro Varela
Weather in Varela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Varela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 25.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 470 W/m2.
Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
2.15 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 | 15.0 | 2.4 | 173 | 82 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 4.7 | 176 | 42 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 469.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 3.2 | 204 | 52 | 1,007.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 87 | 398.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 3.4 | 207 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 3.56 / 3.62 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 3.4 | 205 | 83 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 2.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 7.8 | 218 | 55 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 99 | 299.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 7.9 | 212 | 68 | 1,009.3 | 0.66 / 0.76 | 51 | 434.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.9 | 2.5 | 225 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.39 / 1.15 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.0 | 1.0 | 165 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 2.0 | 143 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.16 / 0.52 | 76 | 342.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 357 | 72 | 1,009.2 | 3.27 / 3.79 | 69 | 354.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 1.9 | 347 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 4.47 / 8.26 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.2 | 2.2 | 34 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 2.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Varela?
Now 15.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 25.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 470 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Varela today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Varela?
Local time is 13:00. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Varela?
Varela is a hill.
What is the elevation of Varela?
DEM 2,363 m.
Where is Varela located?
It is at 22.74618, -102.62833 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Varela in?
It is in Mexico.