Location & Surroundings
New Salem is a settlement in Arkansas, United States, at 66 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Newport, 36 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1325 km to the east. The nearest airport is Woodruff County Airport, 2 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
35° 17' 5" N, 91° 17' 14" W
- Elevation 66 m (DEM: 60 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:02
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 19:07
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in New Salem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for New Salem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,016.0 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 | 25.7 | 1.9 | 215 | 52 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 2.3 | 253 | 59 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.5 | 3.8 | 228 | 26 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 498.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.0 | 2.9 | 257 | 32 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 491.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 2.0 | 255 | 47 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 2.9 | 232 | 57 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.9 | 4.2 | 253 | 25 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 464.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.9 | 3.6 | 242 | 33 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 424.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.5 | 2.8 | 246 | 46 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 2.2 | 12 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.5 | 2.9 | 353 | 34 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 424.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 4.5 | 140 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 1.14 / 1.14 | 53 | 361.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 2.2 | 12 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.76 / 1.90 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in New Salem?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 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 New Salem today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in New Salem?
Local time is 12:02. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is New Salem?
New Salem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of New Salem?
Elevation about 66 m. DEM 60 m.
Where is New Salem located?
It is at 35.28481, -91.28735 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is New Salem in?
It is in United States.