Location & Surroundings
Penn Forest is a settlement in Virginia, United States, at 261 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Timberlake, 3 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 260 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional Airport, 5 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° 20' 45" N, 79° 15' 19" W
- Elevation 261 m (DEM: 262 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 919 p/km²
- Built-up 9.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:42
- Sunrise 07:38
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Penn Forest
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Penn Forest, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 25.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 443 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,022.0 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.9 | 247 | 42 | 1,022.0 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 1.4 | 242 | 61 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 240.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.4 | 1.5 | 297 | 72 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.2 | 1.7 | 307 | 75 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 2.5 | 343 | 34 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 442.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.4 | 1.9 | 355 | 47 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 237.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.9 | 1.1 | 31 | 68 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.8 | 1.1 | 50 | 78 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.4 | 1.4 | 102 | 38 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 348.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.7 | 0.6 | 102 | 52 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 153.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.4 | 1.0 | 81 | 61 | 1,032.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.8 | 0.8 | 72 | 72 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.4 | 1.9 | 131 | 32 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 413.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Penn Forest?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 25.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 443 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 Penn Forest today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 46m.
What is the local time in Penn Forest?
Local time is 21:42. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Penn Forest?
Penn Forest is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Penn Forest?
Elevation about 261 m. DEM 262 m.
Where is Penn Forest located?
It is at 37.34570, -79.25530 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Penn Forest in?
It is in United States.