Location & Surroundings
Plainview is a settlement in Pennsylvania, United States, at 170 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gettysburg, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 115 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bowtie Airport, 4 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
39° 55' 34" N, 77° 9' 51" W
- Elevation 170 m (DEM: 172 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 50 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:37
- Sunrise 07:27
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 10 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Plainview
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Plainview, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 15.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 W/m2.
Temperature
3.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,033.9 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 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 24 | 86 | 1,033.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.0 | 2.2 | 157 | 38 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 465.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.5 | 1.0 | 126 | 66 | 1,034.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 227.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.2 | 0.8 | 222 | 84 | 1,035.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.9 | 0.4 | 93 | 92 | 1,036.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 2.8 | 200 | 50 | 1,033.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 452.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.2 | 1.6 | 204 | 80 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 221.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.7 | 1.8 | 226 | 89 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.9 | 1.4 | 283 | 90 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 3.3 | 306 | 45 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 442.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.9 | 2.4 | 296 | 74 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 212.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.9 | 1.8 | 336 | 84 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.1 | 2.1 | 19 | 91 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Plainview?
Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 15.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 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 Plainview today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 10h 51m.
What is the local time in Plainview?
Local time is 13:37. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Plainview?
Plainview is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Plainview?
Elevation about 170 m. DEM 172 m.
Where is Plainview located?
It is at 39.92621, -77.16415 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Plainview in?
It is in United States.