Location & Surroundings
Sphinx Glory Hole is a mineshaft in Nevada, United States, at 1,835 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fallon, about 170 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 3440 km to the east. The nearest airport is Smoky Valley Mine Landing Strip, 2 km away.
Overview
Sphinx Glory Hole is mine in Nye County, Nevada, United States of America.
It is located in Nye County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Nye County
- Type mine(s) (MN)
- a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 42' 25" N, 117° 5' 7" W
- Elevation 1835 m (DEM: 1761 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
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 16:18
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:56
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other mine(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sphinx Glory Hole
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sphinx Glory Hole, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 20.0 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
10.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,011.8 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 | 10.6 | 2.7 | 155 | 37 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 6.4 | 173 | 20 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 258.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 7.7 | 178 | 12 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 627.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.5 | 4.7 | 157 | 24 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 31.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.3 | 4.6 | 158 | 37 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 6.7 | 190 | 26 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 302.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 4.9 | 208 | 16 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 740.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.1 | 1.2 | 133 | 26 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 47.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.0 | 2.4 | 5 | 39 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.5 | 2.0 | 326 | 24 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 299.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 4.3 | 326 | 17 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 734.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.0 | 3.2 | 14 | 35 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 45.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 7.3 | 2.4 | 25 | 55 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sphinx Glory Hole?
Now 10.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 20.0 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 Sphinx Glory Hole today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Sphinx Glory Hole?
Local time is 16:18. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Sphinx Glory Hole?
Sphinx Glory Hole is a mine(s).
What is the elevation of Sphinx Glory Hole?
Elevation about 1,835 m. DEM 1,761 m.
Where is Sphinx Glory Hole located?
It is at 38.70688, -117.08536 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sphinx Glory Hole in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry