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Location & Surroundings

Acton is a settlement in Alabama, United States, at 148 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cahaba Heights, 4 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1060 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lakeside Airport, 11 km away.

Overview

Acton is unincorporated community in Alabama, United States.

It is located in Jefferson County, United States.

Also known as: Acton, AL

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Jefferson County
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    33° 25' 36" N, 86° 44' 7" W
  • Elevation 148 m (DEM: 153 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 568 p/km²
  • Built-up 21.3%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Acton

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Acton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 18.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 408 W/m2.

Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
4.4 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 18.4 4.4 317 38 1,010.8 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 13.7 2.9 327 52 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 291.8 n/a
12h 10.9 3.5 341 68 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 44 0.0 n/a
18h 5.1 3.8 341 72 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 10.9 4.4 326 34 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 407.7 n/a
30h 8.0 3.2 336 52 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 299.5 n/a
36h 4.5 2.5 340 63 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
42h 2.7 2.4 352 70 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Saturday 11.5 3.3 12 35 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 400.8 n/a
54h 7.9 2.3 12 49 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 297.8 n/a
60h 4.9 1.9 42 58 1,026.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 3.2 2.1 52 64 1,027.6 0.00 / 0.00 87 0.0 n/a
Sunday 12.5 2.5 55 35 1,026.9 0.00 / 0.00 99 339.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Acton?
Now 18.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 18.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 408 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 Acton today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 16:47 (local time). Day length about 10h 33m.
What is the local time in Acton?
Local time is 19:28. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Acton?
Acton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Acton?
Elevation about 148 m. DEM 153 m.
Where is Acton located?
It is at 33.42677, -86.73527 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Acton in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2006-01-15
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4829537

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