Location & Surroundings
The Whaleback is a ridge(s) in Massachusetts, United States, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Halifax, 2 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 625 km to the southwest.
Overview
The Whaleback is DE Hügel in den Vereinigten Staaten.
It is located in Plymouth County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Plymouth County
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 0' 45" N, 70° 51' 23" W
- Elevation 20 m (DEM: 33 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:17
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in The Whaleback
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Whaleback, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 16.5 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
5.7 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,030.1 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 14.1 | 5.7 | 57 | 63 | 1,030.1 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 6.5 | 57 | 67 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 20.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 7.7 | 57 | 55 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 612.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.9 | 5.7 | 57 | 69 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 287.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 5.3 | 51 | 70 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.1 | 6.3 | 47 | 69 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 21.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 7.1 | 44 | 57 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 606.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 5.3 | 52 | 66 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 245.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.8 | 6.3 | 31 | 68 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.0 | 7.9 | 30 | 73 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 8.6 | 28 | 74 | 1,017.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 133.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.6 | 9.9 | 33 | 87 | 1,016.4 | 1.37 / 1.54 | 100 | 26.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.1 | 10.1 | 22 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 8.13 / 9.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Whaleback?
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 16.5 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 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 Whaleback today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in The Whaleback?
Local time is 11:17. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is The Whaleback?
The Whaleback is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of The Whaleback?
Elevation about 20 m. DEM 33 m.
Where is The Whaleback located?
It is at 42.01260, -70.85643 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Whaleback in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry