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Location & Surroundings

Preston is a village in Texas, United States with 2,096 inhabitants, at 204 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Denison, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 1835 km to the east. The nearest airport is Grandpappy Point Landing Strip, 4 km away.

Overview

Preston is prominent town located on the Red River in North Texas.

It is located in Grayson County, United States.

The population is about 2,101 (2020).

It covers about 21 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 216 metre.

Also known as: Preston, TX

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Grayson County
  • Area 21 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    33° 52' 56" N, 96° 37' 59" W
  • Elevation 204 m (DEM: 213 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,096
  • Pop. Density 114 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.2%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Preston

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Preston, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.

Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.2 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 24.4 1.8 202 83 1,012.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 22.1 1.9 20 91 1,013.8 1.72 / 1.72 68 1.1 n/a
12h 21.6 1.9 80 90 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.15 2 0.0 n/a
18h 32.0 2.4 183 52 1,011.2 2.16 / 2.30 0 466.8 n/a
Tomorrow 34.7 2.3 178 40 1,006.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 569.0 n/a
30h 25.2 3.3 191 75 1,008.9 0.54 / 0.54 0 2.6 n/a
36h 24.0 2.8 179 82 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 37.1 4.2 193 35 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 471.5 n/a
Sunday 36.6 3.2 205 32 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 28 571.1 n/a
54h 29.7 6.0 186 55 1,012.0 0.05 / 0.05 2 2.0 n/a
60h 26.4 3.2 190 68 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 43 0.0 n/a
66h 37.9 4.7 185 30 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 4 467.5 n/a
Monday 36.6 4.2 132 26 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 16 573.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Preston?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 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 Preston today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 19:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Preston?
Local time is 02:53. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Preston?
Preston is a populated place.
How many people live in Preston?
Population about 2,096.
What is the elevation of Preston?
Elevation about 204 m. DEM 213 m.
Where is Preston located?
It is at 33.88232, -96.63305 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Preston in?
It is in United States.

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Sources

Last updated 2011-05-14
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4720583
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