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Location & Surroundings

Penton is a village in Alabama, United States with 201 inhabitants, at 246 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Roanoke, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 1000 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Roanoke Municipal Airport, 16 km away.

Overview

Penton is census designated place in Chambers County, Alabama, United States.

It is located in Chambers County, United States.

The population is about 163 (2020).

It covers about 24 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 807 foot.

Also known as: Penton, AL

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Locator map Chambers County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Penton Highlighted 0159016.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Chambers County
  • Area 24 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    33° 0' 23" N, 85° 27' 56" W
  • Elevation 246 m (DEM: 248 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 201
  • Pop. Density 71 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.2%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Penton

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Penton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 7.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 18.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.

Temperature
7.9 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,030.0 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 7.9 3.8 72 62 1,030.0 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 18.7 4.4 72 23 1,028.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 526.2 n/a
12h 11.7 2.6 66 46 1,028.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 379.7 n/a
18h 8.4 3.3 70 54 1,029.4 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 6.8 3.3 67 66 1,029.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.1 n/a
30h 19.9 3.1 67 30 1,026.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 517.0 n/a
36h 12.9 1.7 47 49 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 371.9 n/a
42h 9.2 1.6 41 63 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 7.9 1.4 29 67 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.1 n/a
54h 23.9 0.6 2 28 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 508.8 n/a
60h 15.0 1.7 340 54 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 4 362.2 n/a
66h 11.5 1.5 27 64 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 10.0 1.6 58 67 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 73 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Penton?
Now 7.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 18.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 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 Penton today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 19m.
What is the local time in Penton?
Local time is 13:45. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Penton?
Penton is a populated place.
How many people live in Penton?
Population about 201.
What is the elevation of Penton?
Elevation about 246 m. DEM 248 m.
Where is Penton located?
It is at 33.00651, -85.46551 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Penton in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2011-05-14
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4082665
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