Location & Surroundings
Zapotán is a village in Nayarit, Mexico with 1,125 inhabitants, at 815 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Compostela, 17 km to the north. The national capital Mexico City is about 625 km to the east. The nearest airport is Amado Nervo International Airport, 37 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
21° 5' 22" N, 104° 51' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 815 m
- Timezone America/Mazatlan
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,125
- Pop. Density 774 p/km²
- Built-up 9.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:51
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zapotan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zapotan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 538 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
1.11 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 | 20.1 | 1.2 | 81 | 97 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 1.3 | 281 | 71 | 1,014.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 83 | 184.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 270 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 2.56 / 2.67 | 56 | 538.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 0.2 | 67 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 58 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.6 | 85 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.96 / 1.11 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 1.1 | 297 | 64 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 89 | 351.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 286 | 96 | 1,008.8 | 2.17 / 2.31 | 65 | 408.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 80 | 99 | 1,011.4 | 15.68 / 18.00 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.2 | 1.9 | 83 | 96 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 2.66 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 0.6 | 219 | 62 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 269.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.9 | 275 | 84 | 1,007.3 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 508.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 0.6 | 83 | 96 | 1,010.6 | 0.95 / 1.16 | 81 | 5.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.1 | 1.1 | 88 | 97 | 1,010.2 | 1.05 / 2.21 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zapotan?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 538 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zapotan today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Zapotan?
Local time is 13:51. Time zone: America/Mazatlan (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Zapotan?
Zapotan is a populated place.
How many people live in Zapotan?
Population about 1,125.
What is the elevation of Zapotan?
DEM 815 m.
Where is Zapotan located?
It is at 21.08936, -104.86246 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zapotan in?
It is in Mexico.