Location & Surroundings
Panhandle is a cape in Alabama, United States, at 354 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rainsville, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 940 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sweet Home Airport, 30 km away.
Overview
Panhandle is point in DeKalb County, Alabama, USA.
It is located in DeKalb County, United States.
The elevation is around 354 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in DeKalb County
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 22' 46" N, 85° 57' 54" W
- Elevation 354 m (DEM: 352 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 47 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:25
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 23 min
Nearby
Weather in Panhandle
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Panhandle, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 22.8 | 0.8 | 209 | 71 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 164 | 78 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 0.9 | 208 | 83 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 2.1 | 239 | 54 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 481.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.1 | 245 | 73 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 356.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 2.6 | 208 | 75 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 2.6 | 206 | 85 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 5.5 | 279 | 53 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 478.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.3 | 7.8 | 336 | 79 | 1,020.5 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 260.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.1 | 6.2 | 345 | 70 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.9 | 6.7 | 4 | 67 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 6.3 | 21 | 42 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 444.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.2 | 3.4 | 40 | 59 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 370.8 | 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 Panhandle?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 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 Panhandle today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in Panhandle?
Local time is 02:25. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Panhandle?
Panhandle is a cape.
What is the elevation of Panhandle?
Elevation about 354 m. DEM 352 m.
Where is Panhandle located?
It is at 34.37953, -85.96497 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Panhandle in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry