Location & Surroundings
Nelson is a settlement in Alabama, United States, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Theodore, 18 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1390 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Roy E. Ray Airport, 8 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
30° 23' 11" N, 88° 13' 0" W
- Elevation 4 m (DEM: 9 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 62 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:02
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 17:01
- Day length 10 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nelson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nelson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 19.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 424 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
4.6 m/s N (350 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
34 %
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 | 18.2 | 4.6 | 350 | 57 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.0 | 4.5 | 22 | 61 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.2 | 4.8 | 11 | 66 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 2.7 | 18 | 38 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 424.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 2.8 | 324 | 45 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 303.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 3.7 | 20 | 52 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.7 | 4.0 | 28 | 57 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 2.5 | 30 | 33 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 424.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.7 | 2.3 | 262 | 46 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 332.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 2.4 | 15 | 48 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 2.3 | 35 | 51 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 114 | 35 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 380.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.2 | 2.2 | 219 | 51 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 324.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nelson?
Now 18.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 19.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 424 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 Nelson today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 17:01 (local time). Day length about 10h 50m.
What is the local time in Nelson?
Local time is 06:02. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Nelson?
Nelson is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nelson?
Elevation about 4 m. DEM 9 m.
Where is Nelson located?
It is at 30.38631, -88.21667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nelson in?
It is in United States.