Location & Surroundings
Jonesboro is a settlement in Alabama, United States, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bessemer, 2 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1080 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bessemer Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: Jonesborough
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° 22' 55" N, 86° 57' 43" W
- Elevation 161 m (DEM: 173 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,448 p/km²
- Built-up 16.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:01
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
- Burstall (historical)
- Jonesboro Elementary School
- Faith Mission Holiness Church of God Number 3
- Calvary Free Will Baptist Church
- Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge
- New Salem Baptist Church
- Bessemer Trailer Park
- Anns Trailer Court
- Seventh Street Baptist Church
- Thomas McAdory House (historical)
Alternate Names
Weather in Jonesboro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jonesboro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 30.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 | 20.8 | 1.4 | 17 | 43 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 1.5 | 78 | 57 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 1.5 | 99 | 66 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 0.7 | 86 | 26 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 563.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 1.4 | 89 | 42 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 457.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 1.8 | 106 | 50 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.0 | 1.6 | 112 | 62 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 2.6 | 153 | 28 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 547.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.3 | 1.3 | 144 | 50 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 441.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 2.0 | 140 | 60 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.9 | 141 | 86 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.9 | 4.4 | 160 | 41 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 522.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.2 | 2.1 | 133 | 60 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 167.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jonesboro?
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 30.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 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 Jonesboro today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Jonesboro?
Local time is 02:01. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jonesboro?
Elevation about 161 m. DEM 173 m.
Where is Jonesboro located?
It is at 33.38206, -86.96194 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jonesboro in?
It is in United States.