Location & Surroundings
Glasgow is a settlement in Alabama, United States, at 176 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Forestdale, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 1065 km to the northeast.
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
33° 36' 38" N, 86° 57' 10" W
- Elevation 176 m (DEM: 179 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 81 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:16
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Glasgow
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Glasgow, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 483 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,019.6 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 | 18.8 | 1.2 | 186 | 78 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 1.4 | 218 | 41 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 482.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 182 | 61 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 371.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 1.8 | 187 | 70 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 1.9 | 212 | 86 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 4.0 | 290 | 44 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 476.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.8 | 5.5 | 350 | 69 | 1,020.8 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 263.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 5.1 | 354 | 60 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.2 | 4.5 | 357 | 81 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 5.3 | 19 | 45 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 404.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.2 | 2.7 | 11 | 59 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 381.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.2 | 2.3 | 51 | 69 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.3 | 2.9 | 94 | 66 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Glasgow?
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 483 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 Glasgow today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 24m.
What is the local time in Glasgow?
Local time is 18:16. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Glasgow?
Glasgow is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Glasgow?
Elevation about 176 m. DEM 179 m.
Where is Glasgow located?
It is at 33.61066, -86.95277 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Glasgow in?
It is in United States.