Location & Surroundings
Gilbert Dam is a dam in Alabama, United States, at 426 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rainsville, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 910 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sweet Home Airport, 7 km away.
Overview
Gilbert Dam is dam in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America.
It is located in DeKalb County, United States.
The elevation is around 426 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in DeKalb County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 38' 48" N, 85° 45' 18" W
- Elevation 426 m (DEM: 438 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:32
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 16:44
- Day length 10 h 36 min
Other dams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gilbert Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gilbert Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 16.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
3.3 m/s N (360 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 15.5 | 3.3 | 360 | 44 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.6 | 2.3 | 346 | 66 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 279.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.8 | 2.5 | 14 | 76 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.5 | 2.1 | 27 | 75 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 1.9 | 338 | 36 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 410.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.7 | 1.5 | 338 | 60 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 285.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.0 | 1.8 | 343 | 70 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.0 | 1.6 | 1 | 72 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.4 | 2.4 | 356 | 37 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 413.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.9 | 1.2 | 343 | 64 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 287.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.2 | 1.0 | 11 | 74 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.9 | 1.2 | 32 | 72 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.9 | 0.8 | 283 | 49 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 191.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gilbert Dam?
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 16.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 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 Gilbert Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 16:45 (local time). Day length about 10h 37m.
What is the local time in Gilbert Dam?
Local time is 23:32. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Gilbert Dam?
Gilbert Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Gilbert Dam?
Elevation about 426 m. DEM 438 m.
Where is Gilbert Dam located?
It is at 34.64675, -85.75497 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gilbert Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry