Location & Surroundings
Simpson is a settlement in Alabama, United States, at 179 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Decatur, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 1010 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Pryor Field, 9 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 35' 0" N, 87° 0' 1" W
- Elevation 179 m (DEM: 179 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,104 p/km²
- Built-up 20.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:52
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Nearby
Weather in Simpson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simpson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (113 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,014.8 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 | 21.7 | 3.2 | 113 | 56 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.6 | 2.9 | 147 | 60 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.8 | 2.4 | 138 | 75 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 0.9 | 174 | 34 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 512.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.7 | 122 | 45 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 405.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 1.3 | 175 | 59 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 0.7 | 141 | 64 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 1.8 | 39 | 29 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 506.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 2.8 | 88 | 46 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 398.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 2.0 | 125 | 59 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 2.0 | 113 | 68 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 4.9 | 125 | 39 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 327.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 3.5 | 108 | 60 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 213.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simpson?
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 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 Simpson today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Simpson?
Local time is 02:52. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Simpson?
Simpson is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Simpson?
Elevation about 179 m. DEM 179 m.
Where is Simpson located?
It is at 34.58343, -87.00029 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simpson in?
It is in United States.