Location & Surroundings
Alpine Col is a saddle in California, United States, at 3,762 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mammoth Lakes, 54 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 3620 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bishop Airport, 34 km away.
Overview
Alpine Col is a mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada, California.
It is located in California, United States.
The elevation is around 3,762 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in California
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 12' 53" N, 118° 41' 41" W
- Elevation 3762 m (DEM: 3764 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:19
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 16:50
- Day length 10 h 24 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Alpine Col
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alpine Col, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 8.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 477 W/m2.
Temperature
6.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 258 | 40 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.0 | 1.2 | 216 | 36 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.5 | 2.1 | 237 | 23 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.3 | 1.9 | 239 | 17 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 177.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.3 | 1.5 | 249 | 35 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 477.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.4 | 1.3 | 268 | 28 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.5 | 0.9 | 11 | 21 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.1 | 1.0 | 78 | 21 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 173.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.5 | 1.3 | 67 | 42 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 512.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.1 | 1.2 | 92 | 19 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 0.9 | 1.1 | 107 | 23 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.5 | 0.9 | 122 | 14 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 172.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.0 | 0.9 | 127 | 36 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 511.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alpine Col?
Now 6.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 8.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 477 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 Alpine Col today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 16:50 (local time). Day length about 10h 24m.
What is the local time in Alpine Col?
Local time is 01:19. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-08:00).
What type of place is Alpine Col?
Alpine Col is a gap.
What is the elevation of Alpine Col?
Elevation about 3,762 m. DEM 3,764 m.
Where is Alpine Col located?
It is at 37.21484, -118.69473 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alpine Col in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry