Location & Surroundings
The Columns is a settlement in Virginia, United States, at 87 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aquia Harbour, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is 57 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Flying T Farm Airport, 7 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
38° 29' 0" N, 77° 25' 31" W
- Elevation 87 m (DEM: 82 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 660 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:30
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 17:04
- Day length 10 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
- Garrisonville
- Sky Terrace
- Barrett Heights
- Serena Forest
- Hallbrooke Woods
- Stafford Mews
- Beverly Forest
- Glenwood Forest
- Perry Farms
- Docstone Commons
- Bald Eagle Hills
- Smith Lake Estates
- Brafferton
- Fritters Lane
- Barrett Knolls
- Patriots Landing
- Docstone Woods
- Devon Green
- Smith Lake Landing
- Brentwood Estates
Nearby
Weather in The Columns
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Columns, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 6.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
6.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 6.4 | 2.8 | 289 | 72 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Columns?
Now 6.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 6.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Columns today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 17:04 (local time). Day length about 10h 22m.
What is the local time in The Columns?
Local time is 07:30. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is The Columns?
The Columns is a populated place.
What is the elevation of The Columns?
Elevation about 87 m. DEM 82 m.
Where is The Columns located?
It is at 38.48320, -77.42520 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Columns in?
It is in United States.