Location & Surroundings
Plainview is a settlement in Virginia, United States, at 363 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Salem, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 315 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, 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° 19' 27" N, 80° 1' 37" W
- Elevation 363 m (DEM: 362 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 177 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:31
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 10 h 26 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 7.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 16.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Temperature
7.0 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,019.5 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 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 312 | 69 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.2 | 1.9 | 302 | 83 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.6 | 1.9 | 288 | 89 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 2.1 | 276 | 35 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 412.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.9 | 2.1 | 272 | 61 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 223.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.0 | 3.0 | 275 | 61 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.4 | 2.3 | 283 | 68 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 5.0 | 299 | 35 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 407.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.5 | 1.8 | 285 | 61 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 218.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.3 | 1.6 | 276 | 76 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.4 | 1.8 | 281 | 75 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 2.6 | 268 | 27 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 405.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.1 | 1.7 | 288 | 51 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 198.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Plainview?
Now 7.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 16.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 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 06:50 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 26m.
What is the local time in Plainview?
Local time is 06:31. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Plainview?
Plainview is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Plainview?
Elevation about 363 m. DEM 362 m.
Where is Plainview located?
It is at 37.32430, -80.02698 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Plainview in?
It is in United States.