Location & Surroundings
Smith Canyon is a valley in California, United States, at 888 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alta Sierra, 32 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 3630 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kern Valley Airport, 20 km away.
Basic Data
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 41' 16" N, 118° 12' 30" W
- Elevation 888 m (DEM: 889 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:20
- Sunrise 07:07
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 10 h 59 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Smith Canyon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Smith Canyon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 15.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,016.9 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 | 13.4 | 1.6 | 61 | 34 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 1.6 | 110 | 28 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 578.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.0 | 1.6 | 333 | 46 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.0 | 1.5 | 337 | 54 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 1.3 | 177 | 35 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 210.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 2.7 | 232 | 32 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 572.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.6 | 2.6 | 300 | 48 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.3 | 2.7 | 310 | 43 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.1 | 2.5 | 244 | 27 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 213.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 4.3 | 266 | 26 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 578.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.5 | 3.8 | 301 | 52 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 11.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.0 | 3.2 | 303 | 45 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.3 | 1.8 | 232 | 26 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 212.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Smith Canyon?
Now 13.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 15.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 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 Smith Canyon today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Smith Canyon?
Local time is 20:20. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Smith Canyon?
Smith Canyon is a valley.
What is the elevation of Smith Canyon?
Elevation about 888 m. DEM 889 m.
Where is Smith Canyon located?
It is at 35.68773, -118.20841 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Smith Canyon in?
It is in United States.