Location & Surroundings
Buchanan Dam is a dam in California, United States, at 151 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Madera Acres, 23 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 3730 km to the east. The nearest airport is Daulton Airport, 11 km away.
Overview
Buchanan Dam is dam in Madera County, California, United States of America.
It is located in Madera County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Madera County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 13' 1" N, 119° 59' 6" W
- Elevation 151 m (DEM: 165 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 17:51
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in Buchanan Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buchanan Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 20.7 | 2.1 | 195 | 24 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 268 | 17 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 605.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.3 | 2.6 | 49 | 31 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 1.8 | 46 | 31 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 2.3 | 259 | 17 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 207.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 2.1 | 297 | 12 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 601.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 2.2 | 41 | 23 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 21.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 1.9 | 50 | 26 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.7 | 2.2 | 199 | 13 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 210.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 1.2 | 275 | 9 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 605.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 2.8 | 39 | 17 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 21.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 2.2 | 52 | 21 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.4 | 2.2 | 227 | 11 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 205.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buchanan Dam?
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 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 Buchanan Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:05 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Buchanan Dam?
Local time is 17:51. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Buchanan Dam?
Buchanan Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Buchanan Dam?
Elevation about 151 m. DEM 165 m.
Where is Buchanan Dam located?
It is at 37.21704, -119.98501 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buchanan Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry