Location & Surroundings
Palmetto is a settlement in Louisiana, United States, at 43 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Red Chute, 18 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1655 km to the east. The nearest airport is Pilkinton Airstrip, 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
32° 23' 50" N, 93° 33' 28" W
- Elevation 43 m (DEM: 49 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:11
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 11 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Palmetto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palmetto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SE (147 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 28.8 | 2.2 | 147 | 49 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 2.7 | 186 | 64 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 1.6 | 183 | 92 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.7 | 2.9 | 170 | 36 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 436.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 1.6 | 114 | 42 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 437.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 237 | 55 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 5.5 | 344 | 78 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 5.9 | 1 | 36 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 188.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.3 | 5.2 | 1 | 29 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 439.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 4.7 | 19 | 47 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.0 | 4.2 | 21 | 65 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 4.1 | 47 | 33 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 455.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.0 | 2.2 | 42 | 40 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 453.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palmetto?
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 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 Palmetto today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 26m.
What is the local time in Palmetto?
Local time is 04:11. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Palmetto?
Palmetto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Palmetto?
Elevation about 43 m. DEM 49 m.
Where is Palmetto located?
It is at 32.39710, -93.55768 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palmetto in?
It is in United States.