Location & Surroundings
Hinkle Dam is a dam in Alabama, United States, at 236 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Opelika, 10 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 1015 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sommerset Strip, 4 km away.
Overview
Hinkle Dam is dam in Chambers County, Alabama, United States of America.
It is located in Chambers County, United States.
The elevation is around 236 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Chambers County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 44' 18" N, 85° 23' 48" W
- Elevation 236 m (DEM: 247 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:38
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other dams nearby
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Weather in Hinkle Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hinkle Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
4.0 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
64 %
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 | 34.2 | 4.0 | 104 | 37 | 1,020.9 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 3.8 | 86 | 60 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 469.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 2.7 | 91 | 86 | 1,023.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 2.4 | 73 | 92 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.2 | 3.3 | 94 | 38 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 589.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 2.2 | 93 | 55 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 483.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 2.0 | 101 | 65 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.6 | 61 | 78 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.0 | 3.1 | 79 | 33 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 593.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 1.7 | 89 | 52 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 475.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 113 | 61 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 0.7 | 87 | 68 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.2 | 1.6 | 76 | 33 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 587.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hinkle Dam?
Now 34.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 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 Hinkle Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Hinkle Dam?
Local time is 19:38. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Hinkle Dam?
Hinkle Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Hinkle Dam?
Elevation about 236 m. DEM 247 m.
Where is Hinkle Dam located?
It is at 32.73846, -85.39661 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hinkle Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry