Location & Surroundings
Allentown is a settlement in West Virginia, United States, at 247 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Charleston, 47 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 390 km to the east. The nearest airport is Slate Run Airport, 18 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
38° 45' 53" N, 81° 30' 45" W
- Elevation 247 m (DEM: 263 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:44
- Sunrise 07:15
- Sunset 19:19
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Nearby
Weather in Allentown
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Allentown, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 20.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Temperature
8.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,023.7 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 | 8.1 | 2.1 | 52 | 83 | 1,023.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.0 | 1.7 | 50 | 87 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 3.4 | 28 | 34 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 578.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.7 | 2.3 | 7 | 71 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 385.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.9 | 1.5 | 30 | 86 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.7 | 1.5 | 47 | 93 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 3.4 | 356 | 39 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 562.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.3 | 1.8 | 327 | 76 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 375.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 9.5 | 1.2 | 356 | 95 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.3 | 1.3 | 340 | 92 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 3.9 | 338 | 43 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 547.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.5 | 2.3 | 323 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 361.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.2 | 1.4 | 344 | 88 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Allentown?
Now 8.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 20.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 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 Allentown today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 19:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Allentown?
Local time is 12:44. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Allentown?
Allentown is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Allentown?
Elevation about 247 m. DEM 263 m.
Where is Allentown located?
It is at 38.76481, -81.51262 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Allentown in?
It is in United States.