Location & Surroundings
Long Dam is a dam in Virginia, United States, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Poquoson, 35 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 205 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Scott Farm Strip, 2 km away.
Overview
Long Dam is dam in Northampton County, Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Northampton County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Northampton County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 14' 41" N, 75° 59' 6" W
- Elevation 3 m (DEM: 9 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:24
- Sunrise 07:14
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other dams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Long Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Long Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 17.4 C, max wind 9.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 352 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
7.2 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,030.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 12.8 | 7.2 | 24 | 69 | 1,030.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.1 | 8.5 | 19 | 75 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 9.5 | 23 | 59 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 25 | 352.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 8.4 | 22 | 70 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 239.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.1 | 9.2 | 15 | 68 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.7 | 8.5 | 17 | 68 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 8.3 | 14 | 54 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 520.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 8.0 | 33 | 71 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 249.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.2 | 8.3 | 27 | 70 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.0 | 8.4 | 19 | 77 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 8.9 | 16 | 58 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 483.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.9 | 7.4 | 32 | 70 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 225.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.6 | 8.7 | 13 | 64 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Long Dam?
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 17.4 C, max wind 9.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 352 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 Long Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Long Dam?
Local time is 13:24. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Long Dam?
Long Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Long Dam?
Elevation about 3 m. DEM 9 m.
Where is Long Dam located?
It is at 37.24486, -75.98493 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Long Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry