Location & Surroundings
Switzer Dam is a dam in Virginia, United States, at 665 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bridgewater, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 185 km to the east. The nearest airport is Echols Airport, 26 km away.
Overview
Switzer Dam is dam in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Rockingham County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Rockingham County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 34' 17" N, 79° 8' 13" W
- Elevation 665 m (DEM: 675 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 02:35
- Sunrise 07:21
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 11 h 23 min
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Weather in Switzer Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Switzer Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 19.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 268 W/m2.
Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 11.8 | 1.5 | 341 | 99 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.1 | 1.4 | 311 | 99 | 1,010.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 2.2 | 315 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 2.1 | 295 | 70 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 70 | 268.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 1.9 | 289 | 95 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 253.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.1 | 2.0 | 266 | 90 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.3 | 1.9 | 260 | 89 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 3.0 | 237 | 43 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 495.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.2 | 2.5 | 247 | 79 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 277.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 1.8 | 251 | 80 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.7 | 2.0 | 246 | 79 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 3.7 | 261 | 46 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 470.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.4 | 1.9 | 265 | 73 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 245.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Switzer Dam?
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 19.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 268 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 Switzer Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:21 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Switzer Dam?
Local time is 02:35. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Switzer Dam?
Switzer Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Switzer Dam?
Elevation about 665 m. DEM 675 m.
Where is Switzer Dam located?
It is at 38.57151, -79.13698 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Switzer Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry