Location & Surroundings
Powhatan is a settlement in Virginia, United States, at 267 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Timberlake, 2 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 260 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional 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
37° 20' 24" N, 79° 14' 52" W
- Elevation 267 m (DEM: 265 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 647 p/km²
- Built-up 12.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:53
- Sunrise 07:39
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 10 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Powhatan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Powhatan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 18.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 378 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
2.6 m/s N (344 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,023.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 15.6 | 2.6 | 344 | 45 | 1,023.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.5 | 1.5 | 31 | 65 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.0 | 1.3 | 39 | 77 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 78 | 36 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 378.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.2 | 1.2 | 68 | 55 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 175.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.5 | 1.4 | 58 | 62 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 1.0 | 44 | 70 | 1,033.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 1.5 | 158 | 36 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 385.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.1 | 0.9 | 97 | 51 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 208.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.4 | 0.6 | 114 | 57 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.2 | 0.7 | 92 | 73 | 1,030.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.8 | 162 | 41 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 342.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.5 | 0.7 | 96 | 62 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 225.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Powhatan?
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 18.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 378 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 Powhatan today?
Sunrise around 07:39 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 10h 42m.
What is the local time in Powhatan?
Local time is 07:53. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Powhatan?
Powhatan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Powhatan?
Elevation about 267 m. DEM 265 m.
Where is Powhatan located?
It is at 37.33987, -79.24780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Powhatan in?
It is in United States.