Location & Surroundings
Council Bluff is a settlement in Alabama, United States, at 418 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fort Payne, 16 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 905 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sweet Home Airport, 7 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
34° 35' 12" N, 85° 40' 24" W
- Elevation 418 m (DEM: 420 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 32 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:28
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Council Bluff
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Council Bluff, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 24.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Temperature
11.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 11.7 | 2.3 | 41 | 72 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 3.1 | 2 | 32 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 564.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 1.6 | 0 | 49 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 437.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 2.8 | 24 | 58 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.8 | 2.9 | 33 | 61 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 3.2 | 4 | 27 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 526.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 2.2 | 345 | 55 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 451.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 2.5 | 23 | 63 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.8 | 2.6 | 28 | 68 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 21 | 31 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 575.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 1.0 | 22 | 55 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 444.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 2.3 | 48 | 60 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.9 | 1.9 | 68 | 75 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Council Bluff?
Now 11.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 24.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 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 Council Bluff today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Council Bluff?
Local time is 14:28. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Council Bluff?
Council Bluff is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Council Bluff?
Elevation about 418 m. DEM 420 m.
Where is Council Bluff located?
It is at 34.58675, -85.67330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Council Bluff in?
It is in United States.