Location & Surroundings
The Colonel is a peak in Massachusetts, United States, at 333 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Greenfield, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 545 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Turners Falls Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
The Colonel is mountain in Massachusetts, United States of America.
It is located in Franklin County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Franklin County
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 31' 40" N, 72° 43' 53" W
- Elevation 333 m (DEM: 324 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 05:54
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 10 h 46 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Colonel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Colonel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 12.4 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 479 W/m2.
Temperature
10.4 C
Wind
4.3 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,018.3 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 | 10.4 | 4.3 | 351 | 63 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.2 | 2.8 | 335 | 79 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.9 | 2.0 | 326 | 72 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.4 | 3.7 | 23 | 30 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 478.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.3 | 2.0 | 322 | 60 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 192.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.1 | 1.2 | 307 | 66 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.7 | 1.0 | 300 | 70 | 1,034.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 0.9 | 288 | 33 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 387.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.3 | 1.9 | 296 | 66 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 185.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.5 | 1.4 | 298 | 64 | 1,034.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.6 | 1.3 | 309 | 67 | 1,035.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 1.2 | 223 | 33 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 463.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.6 | 1.8 | 272 | 68 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 183.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Colonel?
Now 10.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 12.4 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 479 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 Colonel today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 10h 46m.
What is the local time in The Colonel?
Local time is 05:54. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is The Colonel?
The Colonel is a mountain.
What is the elevation of The Colonel?
Elevation about 333 m. DEM 324 m.
Where is The Colonel located?
It is at 42.52786, -72.73148 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Colonel in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry