Location & Surroundings
Porter is a settlement in Tennessee, United States, at 257 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dickson, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 960 km to the east. The nearest airport is Dripping Springs Farm Airport, 9 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
35° 59' 3" N, 87° 16' 39" W
- Elevation 257 m (DEM: 255 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 130 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:12
- Sunrise 07:02
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 3 min
Nearby
Weather in Porter
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Porter, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 22.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (65 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,022.5 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 | 11.9 | 2.4 | 65 | 57 | 1,022.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.3 | 2.7 | 60 | 62 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 3.3 | 62 | 25 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 437.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 2.2 | 45 | 43 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 332.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.4 | 2.2 | 115 | 50 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.2 | 2.6 | 159 | 71 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 3.0 | 194 | 29 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 421.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.9 | 2.5 | 152 | 49 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 319.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.7 | 2.5 | 159 | 61 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.5 | 2.6 | 172 | 73 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 170 | 33 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 417.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 1.9 | 106 | 54 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 299.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.7 | 1.7 | 151 | 63 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Porter?
Now 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 22.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 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 Porter today?
Sunrise around 07:02 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Porter?
Local time is 12:12. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Porter?
Porter is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Porter?
Elevation about 257 m. DEM 255 m.
Where is Porter located?
It is at 35.98423, -87.27751 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Porter in?
It is in United States.