Location & Surroundings
Smithfield Lake is a reservoir(s) in Virginia, United States, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Smithfield, 4 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 215 km to the north. The nearest airport is Beaver Dam Airpark, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type reservoir(s) (RSV)
- an artificial pond or lake
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 58' 28" N, 76° 40' 11" W
- Elevation 4 m (DEM: 11 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:47
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 11 h 21 min
Nearby
Weather in Smithfield Lake
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Smithfield Lake, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 519 W/m2.
Temperature
27.5 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,015.8 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 | 27.5 | 2.7 | 204 | 47 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 2.9 | 207 | 62 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 273.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 3.4 | 217 | 66 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 3.2 | 233 | 73 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 4.3 | 235 | 39 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 518.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 2.5 | 229 | 56 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 264.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 300 | 71 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 2.3 | 48 | 89 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.8 | 4.8 | 73 | 80 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 263.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 4.3 | 73 | 91 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 162.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.8 | 132 | 94 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 2.8 | 215 | 93 | 1,014.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 35 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.0 | 7.0 | 222 | 42 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 507.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Smithfield Lake?
Now 27.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 519 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 Smithfield Lake today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Smithfield Lake?
Local time is 00:47. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Smithfield Lake?
Smithfield Lake is a reservoir(s).
What is the elevation of Smithfield Lake?
Elevation about 4 m. DEM 11 m.
Where is Smithfield Lake located?
It is at 36.97457, -76.66976 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Smithfield Lake in?
It is in United States.