Location & Surroundings
Vela is a settlement in Tamaulipas, Mexico, at 103 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ciudad Miguel Aleman, 20 km to the east. The national capital Mexico City is about 775 km to the south. The nearest airport is Rodeo, 33 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
26° 23' 0" N, 99° 14' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 103 m
- Timezone America/Monterrey
- 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 05:02
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Vela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 19.1 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 58 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
7.2 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 19.1 | 7.2 | 317 | 80 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 6.8 | 306 | 86 | 1,017.8 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 6.8 | 306 | 87 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 7.8 | 324 | 81 | 1,020.0 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 95 | 42.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 5.8 | 336 | 83 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 58.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 5.6 | 321 | 87 | 1,020.2 | 0.32 / 0.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 5.3 | 334 | 88 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 5.1 | 329 | 82 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 38.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.8 | 3.2 | 10 | 85 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 1.9 | 317 | 90 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 3.1 | 327 | 93 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 3.4 | 342 | 63 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 267.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 2.9 | 12 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 184.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vela?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 19.1 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 58 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 Vela today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Vela?
Local time is 05:02. Time zone: America/Monterrey (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Vela?
Vela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Vela?
DEM 103 m.
Where is Vela located?
It is at 26.38333, -99.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vela in?
It is in Mexico.