Location & Surroundings
Smithson is a settlement in Alabama, United States, at 169 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bessemer, 10 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1085 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bessemer Airport, 3 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
33° 18' 35" N, 86° 57' 9" W
- Elevation 169 m (DEM: 172 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 42 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:32
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 16:50
- Day length 10 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Smithson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Smithson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
10.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,021.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 10.2 | 1.0 | 332 | 68 | 1,021.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 291 | 30 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 390.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.1 | 1.0 | 303 | 48 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 295.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.2 | 0.9 | 318 | 54 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.7 | 0.7 | 266 | 59 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 2.9 | 267 | 45 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 337.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 1.8 | 225 | 70 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 172.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Smithson?
Now 10.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 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 Smithson today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 16:50 (local time). Day length about 10h 37m.
What is the local time in Smithson?
Local time is 12:32. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Smithson?
Smithson is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Smithson?
Elevation about 169 m. DEM 172 m.
Where is Smithson located?
It is at 33.30983, -86.95249 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Smithson in?
It is in United States.