Location & Surroundings
Lock 61 is a dam in Maryland, United States, at 142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cumberland, 28 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 145 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Ragged Mountain Airport, 25 km away.
Overview
Lock 61 is dam in Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America.
It is located in Allegany County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Allegany County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 35' 29" N, 78° 26' 29" W
- Elevation 142 m (DEM: 146 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:57
- Sunrise 07:25
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 11 h 6 min
Other dams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lock 61
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lock 61, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 15.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 W/m2.
Temperature
2.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,036.1 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 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 272 | 72 | 1,036.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.6 | 1.2 | 115 | 26 | 1,033.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 498.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.9 | 0.4 | 128 | 52 | 1,034.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 265.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.7 | 0.3 | 240 | 63 | 1,034.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.7 | 0.7 | 294 | 68 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 1.8 | 32 | 29 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 494.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 1.4 | 343 | 63 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 262.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.6 | 1.4 | 292 | 75 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.8 | 1.2 | 288 | 74 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 3.7 | 9 | 34 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 482.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.2 | 1.9 | 353 | 76 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 254.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.9 | 1.1 | 321 | 85 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 4.2 | 0.9 | 310 | 83 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lock 61?
Now 2.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 15.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 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 Lock 61 today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in Lock 61?
Local time is 13:57. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Lock 61?
Lock 61 is a dam.
What is the elevation of Lock 61?
Elevation about 142 m. DEM 146 m.
Where is Lock 61 located?
It is at 39.59148, -78.44140 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lock 61 in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry