Location & Surroundings
Alcatraz is a settlement in New Mexico, United States, at 1,713 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bloomfield, 21 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 2695 km to the east. The nearest airport is Navajo Lake Airport, 12 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
36° 45' 23" N, 107° 45' 25" W
- Elevation 1713 m (DEM: 1717 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 129 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:59
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Alcatraz
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alcatraz, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 14.2 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 W/m2.
Temperature
9.1 C
Wind
4.9 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,016.5 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 | 9.1 | 4.9 | 242 | 88 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.4 | 1.5 | 84 | 86 | 1,016.7 | 2.37 / 2.37 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.8 | 0.5 | 85 | 56 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 224.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.2 | 1.3 | 92 | 49 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 406.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 3.8 | 83 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.3 | 5.5 | 119 | 86 | 1,011.8 | 3.18 / 3.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.3 | 5.1 | 192 | 74 | 1,008.4 | 5.71 / 8.89 | 100 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.1 | 4.9 | 232 | 88 | 1,007.0 | 1.02 / 9.91 | 100 | 23.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.7 | 9.2 | 219 | 74 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 1.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.6 | 6.7 | 244 | 70 | 1,008.7 | 5.04 / 6.49 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.1 | 11.8 | 283 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.73 | 100 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.6 | 11.6 | 293 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 2 | 326.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.5 | 0.1 | 288 | 78 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alcatraz?
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 14.2 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 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 Alcatraz today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Alcatraz?
Local time is 08:59. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Alcatraz?
Alcatraz is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alcatraz?
Elevation about 1,713 m. DEM 1,717 m.
Where is Alcatraz located?
It is at 36.75639, -107.75700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alcatraz in?
It is in United States.