Location & Surroundings
The Bars is a plain(s) in Massachusetts, United States, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Greenfield, 8 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 550 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Turners Falls Airport, 11 km away.
Overview
The Bars is a flat.
It is located in Franklin County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Franklin County
- Type plain(s) (PLN)
- an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 30' 55" N, 72° 37' 8" W
- Elevation 54 m (DEM: 60 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 94 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:00
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 16:36
- Day length 10 h 5 min
Other plain(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Bars
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Bars, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.0 to 9.3 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 94 W/m2.
Temperature
7.8 C
Wind
3.3 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,007.0 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 | 7.8 | 3.3 | 292 | 91 | 1,007.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.0 | 3.0 | 298 | 94 | 1,004.6 | 6.21 / 6.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.5 | 4.4 | 303 | 86 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 2.84 | 99 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 5.4 | 283 | 73 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 94.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.0 | 1.7 | 216 | 83 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 62.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.5 | 2.3 | 228 | 80 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.3 | 3.7 | 258 | 79 | 1,005.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.0 | 5.4 | 303 | 77 | 1,006.4 | 0.25 / 0.40 | 99 | 79.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.1 | 4.8 | 300 | 79 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 94 | 23.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.7 | 3.4 | 302 | 79 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.4 | 2.0 | 275 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.8 | 4.6 | 266 | 53 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 269.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.5 | 2.4 | 287 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 125.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Bars?
Now 7.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.0 to 9.3 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 94 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 The Bars today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 16:36 (local time). Day length about 10h 05m.
What is the local time in The Bars?
Local time is 02:00. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is The Bars?
The Bars is a plain(s).
What is the elevation of The Bars?
Elevation about 54 m. DEM 60 m.
Where is The Bars located?
It is at 42.51536, -72.61898 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Bars in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry