Location & Surroundings
Verapaz is a village in Chiapas, Mexico with 2,237 inhabitants, at 702 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Comalapa, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 855 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Comitan Copalar Airport, 52 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
15° 42' 42" N, 92° 3' 43" W
- Elevation DEM: 702 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Population 2,237
- Pop. Density 2,083 p/km²
- Built-up 16.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:16
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Verapaz
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Verapaz, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 30.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (163 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.0 | 1.5 | 163 | 90 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.5 | 0.9 | 314 | 39 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 566.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 73 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 100 | 474.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 164 | 77 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.6 | 166 | 77 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.2 | 0.7 | 348 | 30 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 603.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 30 | 64 | 1,012.5 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 30 | 560.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 1.8 | 165 | 79 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 30 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 1.3 | 169 | 80 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.9 | 0.9 | 3 | 29 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 611.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.9 | 28 | 53 | 1,012.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 9 | 589.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.7 | 167 | 72 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.7 | 1.2 | 171 | 76 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Verapaz?
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 30.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 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 Verapaz today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Verapaz?
Local time is 14:16. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Verapaz?
Verapaz is a populated place.
How many people live in Verapaz?
Population about 2,237.
What is the elevation of Verapaz?
DEM 702 m.
Where is Verapaz located?
It is at 15.71166, -92.06199 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Verapaz in?
It is in Mexico.