Location & Surroundings
Smith Island is an island in Georgia, United States, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dock Junction, 31 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 925 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Townsend Air Strip, 13 km away.
Overview
Smith Island is island in Wayne County, Georgia, United States.
It is located in Wayne County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Wayne County
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 27' 53" N, 81° 37' 58" W
- Elevation 5 m (DEM: 7 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:39
- Sunrise 07:21
- Sunset 19:09
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Smith Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Smith Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.87 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 | 22.7 | 0.5 | 152 | 97 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 59 | 96 | 1,017.9 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 90 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 1.3 | 114 | 75 | 1,016.9 | 4.19 / 4.68 | 89 | 526.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 337 | 99 | 1,017.4 | 28.09 / 32.77 | 100 | 176.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.7 | 82 | 98 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 279 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 1.64 / 2.50 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 356 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 0.17 / 2.67 | 100 | 29.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 2.1 | 27 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 2.28 | 100 | 32.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.8 | 23 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 38 | 97 | 1,015.9 | 0.54 / 0.70 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 3.7 | 61 | 84 | 1,015.9 | 2.88 / 3.58 | 74 | 439.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 3.2 | 54 | 80 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 2.55 | 96 | 278.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.3 | 2.2 | 21 | 83 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Smith Island?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Smith Island today?
Sunrise around 07:21 and sunset around 19:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Smith Island?
Local time is 08:39. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Smith Island?
Smith Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Smith Island?
Elevation about 5 m. DEM 7 m.
Where is Smith Island located?
It is at 31.46467, -81.63289 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Smith Island in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry