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Location & Surroundings

Murphy is a town in Texas, United States with 20,610 inhabitants, at 177 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sachse, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 1875 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ganze Ranch Airstrip, 5 km away.

Overview

Murphy is city in Collin County, Texas, United States.

It is located in Collin County, United States.

The population is about 21,013 (2020).

It covers about 15 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 177 metre.

Also known as: Murphy, Texas, Murphy, TX

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Locator map Collin County Texas Incorporated Areas Murphy highlighted.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Collin County
  • Area 15 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    33° 0' 54" N, 96° 36' 47" W
  • Elevation 177 m (DEM: 177 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 20,610
  • Pop. Density 1,088 p/km²
  • Built-up 23.6%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Murphy

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Murphy, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 30.0 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 443 W/m2.

Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
6.4 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,015.4 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 24.6 6.4 174 59 1,015.4 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 21.2 4.9 181 80 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
12h 29.8 6.6 186 50 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 8 396.9 n/a
18h 30.0 3.7 184 52 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 82 442.8 n/a
Tomorrow 26.7 6.4 182 74 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
30h 24.2 4.9 174 91 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 47 0.0 n/a
36h 28.0 7.1 185 70 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 135.9 n/a
42h 29.3 5.6 182 63 1,011.9 0.07 / 0.07 73 275.8 n/a
Wednesday 26.7 6.3 179 75 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.03 9 0.0 n/a
54h 23.8 5.0 171 91 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 58 0.0 n/a
60h 27.1 5.3 177 73 1,015.6 0.06 / 0.06 100 101.4 n/a
66h 27.5 2.6 170 69 1,012.8 0.46 / 0.52 2 207.1 n/a
Thursday 24.9 6.2 183 55 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Murphy?
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 30.0 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 443 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 Murphy today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Murphy?
Local time is 11:46. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Murphy?
Murphy is a populated place.
How many people live in Murphy?
Population about 20,610.
What is the elevation of Murphy?
Elevation about 177 m. DEM 177 m.
Where is Murphy located?
It is at 33.01512, -96.61305 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Murphy in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-03-09
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