Location & Surroundings
K Section Dam is a dam in Pennsylvania, United States, at 149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thurmont, 14 km to the south. The national capital Washington is 98 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mid Atlantic Soaring Center, 3 km away.
Also known as: Charnita Dam
Overview
K Section Dam is dam in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
It is located in Adams County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Adams County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 44' 30" N, 77° 22' 17" W
- Elevation 149 m (DEM: 153 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 66 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:07
- Sunrise 07:11
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Other dams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in K Section Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for K Section Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 23.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
12.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 12.2 | 2.0 | 272 | 71 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 6.6 | 294 | 29 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 529.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.5 | 2.0 | 330 | 58 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 286.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.3 | 1.1 | 281 | 69 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.1 | 2.0 | 291 | 67 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 4.9 | 307 | 34 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 465.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.8 | 1.5 | 335 | 52 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 229.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.2 | 0.6 | 190 | 58 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.4 | 1.4 | 56 | 64 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 3.2 | 137 | 42 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 341.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 2.3 | 113 | 60 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 172.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 1.6 | 100 | 73 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.4 | 4.4 | 78 | 95 | 1,025.9 | 4.95 / 4.95 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in K Section Dam?
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 23.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 K Section Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in K Section Dam?
Local time is 14:07. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is K Section Dam?
K Section Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of K Section Dam?
Elevation about 149 m. DEM 153 m.
Where is K Section Dam located?
It is at 39.74176, -77.37138 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is K Section Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry