Location & Surroundings
West Lateral is a canal in Washington, United States, at 284 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sunnyside, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 3575 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sunnyside Municipal Airport, 15 km away.
Overview
West Lateral is canal in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America.
It is located in Yakima County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Yakima County
- Type canal (CNL)
- an artificial watercourse
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 23' 21" N, 120° 8' 14" W
- Elevation 284 m (DEM: 282 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:04
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Nearby
Weather in West Lateral
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for West Lateral, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 19.6 | 1.3 | 173 | 35 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 0.4 | 77 | 28 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 524.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 2.1 | 330 | 56 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 21.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.4 | 1.5 | 325 | 66 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.8 | 26 | 41 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 175.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 43 | 30 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 538.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 1.3 | 319 | 46 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 25.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 1.0 | 325 | 57 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.4 | 0.3 | 352 | 35 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 183.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 136 | 26 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 534.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 1.1 | 262 | 44 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 24.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.5 | 1.6 | 303 | 55 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.5 | 0.5 | 249 | 33 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 177.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in West Lateral?
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 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 West Lateral today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in West Lateral?
Local time is 21:04. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is West Lateral?
West Lateral is a canal.
What is the elevation of West Lateral?
Elevation about 284 m. DEM 282 m.
Where is West Lateral located?
It is at 46.38930, -120.13727 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is West Lateral in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry