Location & Surroundings
Markton is a settlement in Alabama, United States, at 166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Southside, 5 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 975 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Golden Pond Airport, 10 km away.
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° 52' 48" N, 86° 0' 36" W
- Elevation 166 m (DEM: 167 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 135 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:30
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Markton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Markton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 23.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 W/m2.
Temperature
7.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,026.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 7.3 | 1.8 | 30 | 76 | 1,026.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 18 | 32 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 481.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 1.8 | 12 | 57 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 352.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.7 | 1.8 | 36 | 63 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.6 | 1.8 | 38 | 69 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 0.1 | 282 | 32 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 482.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.9 | 1.2 | 336 | 54 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 351.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.9 | 0.9 | 355 | 65 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.6 | 1.4 | 14 | 71 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 2.9 | 2 | 29 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 481.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 1.8 | 30 | 53 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 349.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.4 | 2.0 | 24 | 66 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.8 | 2.2 | 53 | 76 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Markton?
Now 7.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 23.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 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 Markton today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Markton?
Local time is 16:30. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Markton?
Markton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Markton?
Elevation about 166 m. DEM 167 m.
Where is Markton located?
It is at 33.88010, -86.00997 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Markton in?
It is in United States.