Location & Surroundings
Mount Prometheus is a peak in Nevada, United States, at 2,434 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Winnemucca, about 175 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 3420 km to the east. The nearest airport is Austin Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Lander Hill · Prometheus Peak
Overview
Mount Prometheus is mountain in Nevada, United States of America.
It is located in Lander County, United States.
Also known as: Mt. Prometheus
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Lander County
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 29' 43" N, 117° 2' 39" W
- Elevation 2434 m (DEM: 2428 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
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 21:40
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mount Prometheus
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mount Prometheus, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -2.9 to 3.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 213 W/m2.
Temperature
2.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.17 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 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 317 | 85 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.6 | 4.6 | 294 | 63 | 1,010.3 | 3.59 / 3.59 | 84 | 212.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.6 | 3.7 | 295 | 51 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 92 | 11.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -2.9 | 2.5 | 293 | 86 | 1,020.7 | 0.07 / 0.20 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.7 | 3.8 | 322 | 59 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 172.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.5 | 4.1 | 324 | 38 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 554.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.8 | 1.8 | 287 | 48 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 15.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.0 | 1.4 | 289 | 51 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.8 | 1.7 | 300 | 25 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 228.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 4.0 | 330 | 29 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 582.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.5 | 1.8 | 336 | 38 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 14.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.5 | 2.1 | 26 | 44 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.5 | 2.2 | 86 | 38 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 226.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mount Prometheus?
Now 2.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -2.9 to 3.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 213 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mount Prometheus today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Mount Prometheus?
Local time is 21:40. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Mount Prometheus?
Mount Prometheus is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Mount Prometheus?
Elevation about 2,434 m. DEM 2,428 m.
Where is Mount Prometheus located?
It is at 39.49520, -117.04426 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mount Prometheus in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)