Location & Surroundings
Oakland is a settlement in Virginia, United States, at 304 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Roanoke, 2 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 310 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, 6 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
37° 17' 21" N, 79° 55' 53" W
- Elevation 304 m (DEM: 302 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 437 p/km²
- Built-up 34.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:57
- Sunrise 07:28
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Oakland
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Oakland, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.1 to 14.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 337 W/m2.
Temperature
9.2 C
Wind
2.7 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 9.2 | 2.7 | 341 | 94 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 4.8 | 4 | 39 | 1,022.8 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 19 | 336.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.4 | 2.4 | 319 | 57 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 288.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.0 | 1.4 | 321 | 68 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.1 | 1.4 | 320 | 69 | 1,034.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 1.8 | 70 | 27 | 1,032.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 514.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.2 | 0.7 | 61 | 54 | 1,032.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 293.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.2 | 1.4 | 315 | 64 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 3.7 | 1.6 | 314 | 65 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 2.4 | 4 | 30 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 506.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.6 | 1.5 | 328 | 61 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 287.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.0 | 2.1 | 302 | 79 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.2 | 2.2 | 299 | 74 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Oakland?
Now 9.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.1 to 14.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 337 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 Oakland today?
Sunrise around 07:28 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Oakland?
Local time is 16:57. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Oakland?
Oakland is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Oakland?
Elevation about 304 m. DEM 302 m.
Where is Oakland located?
It is at 37.28903, -79.93143 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Oakland in?
It is in United States.