Location & Surroundings
Sankey is a settlement in California, United States, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Elverta, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 3810 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tenco Tractor Airport, 2 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
38° 46' 42" N, 121° 29' 57" W
- Elevation 12 m (DEM: 11 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 31 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:27
- Sunrise 07:28
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 10 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sankey
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sankey, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 20.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
3.2 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 15.4 | 3.2 | 331 | 47 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 335 | 31 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 505.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.3 | 0.5 | 74 | 47 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 12.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.6 | 1.4 | 6 | 55 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 1.5 | 341 | 38 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 98.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.4 | 212 | 37 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 290.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.5 | 1.2 | 130 | 45 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.9 | 1.3 | 144 | 54 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.5 | 2.4 | 212 | 45 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 145.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 3.2 | 222 | 41 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 471.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 3.1 | 152 | 62 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.7 | 2.4 | 156 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.8 | 2.6 | 186 | 56 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sankey?
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 20.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 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 Sankey today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Sankey?
Local time is 20:27. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Sankey?
Sankey is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sankey?
Elevation about 12 m. DEM 11 m.
Where is Sankey located?
It is at 38.77823, -121.49912 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sankey in?
It is in United States.