Location & Surroundings
The Panhandle is a plain(s) in California, United States, at 1,231 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altamont, 51 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 3735 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tulelake Municipal Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
The Panhandle is a flat.
It is located in Modoc County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Modoc 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
41° 48' 55" N, 121° 24' 50" W
- Elevation 1231 m (DEM: 1228 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:22
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 19:07
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in The Panhandle
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Panhandle, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 17.5 | 1.4 | 73 | 39 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 2.3 | 357 | 19 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 704.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.7 | 0.7 | 322 | 36 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 58.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.5 | 0.2 | 43 | 45 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 1.8 | 90 | 27 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 217.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.7 | 43 | 15 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 648.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 0.5 | 281 | 33 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.9 | 1.0 | 278 | 39 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.7 | 1.0 | 7 | 25 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 184.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 4.1 | 354 | 17 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 619.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 2.5 | 289 | 36 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 36.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.2 | 1.3 | 295 | 61 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 0.8 | 326 | 35 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 230.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Panhandle?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 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 Panhandle today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 19:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in The Panhandle?
Local time is 22:22. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is The Panhandle?
The Panhandle is a plain(s).
What is the elevation of The Panhandle?
Elevation about 1,231 m. DEM 1,228 m.
Where is The Panhandle located?
It is at 41.81516, -121.41388 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Panhandle in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry