Location & Surroundings
Wright Dam is a dam in Virginia, United States, at 27 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fort Lee, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 200 km to the north. The nearest airport is Waverly Airport, 11 km away.
Overview
Wright Dam is dam in Prince George County, Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Prince George County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Prince George County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 6' 19" N, 77° 14' 17" W
- Elevation 27 m (DEM: 38 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:39
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 17:11
- Day length 10 h 39 min
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Weather in Wright Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wright Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 225 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,031.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 19.8 | 2.3 | 78 | 33 | 1,031.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 2.2 | 112 | 68 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 209.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.1 | 1.1 | 80 | 79 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.2 | 1.3 | 38 | 75 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 0.9 | 106 | 46 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 224.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.4 | 0.9 | 67 | 74 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 78.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.5 | 0.9 | 181 | 92 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.7 | 0.8 | 313 | 94 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.3 | 1.8 | 153 | 46 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 427.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.7 | 2.3 | 109 | 82 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 202.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.4 | 1.9 | 146 | 97 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.1 | 1.7 | 130 | 97 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.7 | 2.9 | 159 | 45 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 413.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wright Dam?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 225 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 Wright Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 17:12 (local time). Day length about 10h 40m.
What is the local time in Wright Dam?
Local time is 20:39. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Wright Dam?
Wright Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Wright Dam?
Elevation about 27 m. DEM 38 m.
Where is Wright Dam located?
It is at 37.10515, -77.23803 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wright Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
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