Location & Surroundings
Pierce is a settlement in Texas, United States, at 30 m elevation. The nearest larger town is El Campo, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 2060 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Wharton Regional Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Pierce is unincorporated community in Wharton County, Texas.
It is located in Wharton County, United States.
The elevation is around 98 foot.
Also known as: Pierce, TX, Pierce, Texas
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Wharton County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 14' 21" N, 96° 12' 0" W
- Elevation 30 m (DEM: 34 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:10
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 10 h 49 min
Nearby
Weather in Pierce
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pierce, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 18.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 38 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,017.7 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 | 17.7 | 2.7 | 32 | 96 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 3.1 | 9 | 90 | 1,018.4 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 100 | 38.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 2.5 | 6 | 92 | 1,016.2 | 0.43 / 0.82 | 100 | 29.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 2.3 | 336 | 91 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.1 | 3.4 | 357 | 89 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 4.5 | 21 | 41 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 326.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 2.3 | 360 | 45 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 393.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 1.9 | 27 | 50 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.4 | 2.1 | 21 | 55 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 123 | 35 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 370.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 2.3 | 142 | 47 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 397.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 2.7 | 166 | 71 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.8 | 3.7 | 80 | 80 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pierce?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 18.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 38 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 Pierce today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Pierce?
Local time is 13:10. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Pierce?
Pierce is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pierce?
Elevation about 30 m. DEM 34 m.
Where is Pierce located?
It is at 29.23914, -96.19996 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pierce in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)