Location & Surroundings
Prestwick is a settlement in Alabama, United States, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bay Minette, 66 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 1290 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Jackson Municipal Airport, 7 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
31° 27' 11" N, 87° 57' 58" W
- Elevation 11 m (DEM: 18 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 52 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:50
- Sunrise 07:02
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 6 min
Nearby
Weather in Prestwick
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Prestwick, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Temperature
11.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,023.7 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 11.1 | 1.5 | 62 | 75 | 1,023.7 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 1.3 | 71 | 31 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 472.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 1.9 | 76 | 51 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 369.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.5 | 1.2 | 79 | 59 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.9 | 1.7 | 54 | 63 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 2.9 | 68 | 35 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 435.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 2.0 | 78 | 49 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 351.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 2.0 | 44 | 53 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.6 | 2.0 | 32 | 67 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 3.1 | 50 | 45 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 437.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 2.0 | 47 | 69 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 318.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 1.9 | 37 | 76 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.7 | 2.5 | 63 | 68 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Prestwick?
Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 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 Prestwick today?
Sunrise around 07:02 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in Prestwick?
Local time is 16:50. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Prestwick?
Prestwick is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Prestwick?
Elevation about 11 m. DEM 18 m.
Where is Prestwick located?
It is at 31.45294, -87.96611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Prestwick in?
It is in United States.