KPLR METAR

Current observed weather at St Clair County (PLR · KPLR), Pell City, AL, elevation 485 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 0535Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map

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METAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0535Z

VFR
METAR KPLR 210535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/24 A2998 RMK A01
Wind
000° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Ceiling
Clear
Temp / Dewpoint
24° / 24°C
Altimeter
29.98"

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.

What it says

FieldValueWhat that means
Flight categoryVFRVisual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Wind000° at 0 ktDirection is degrees true, as reported.
Visibility10+ SM10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater.
CeilingUnlimitedNo broken, overcast or obscured layer reported.
SkyClear below 12,000 ft
Temperature24°C (75°F)
Dewpoint24°C (75°F)
Temp/dewpoint spread0°CA spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming.
Altimeter29.98 inHgSet this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.
VFRMVFRIFRLIFRhover for the full observation
Flight category
01:0007:0013:0019:0024:00
Wind · kt (gust shading)
Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)
Visibility · SM
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
TimeCategoryWindVisibilityCeilingTemp
0555Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 22°C
0655Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 21°C
0755Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM 4,800 ft 21°C
0855Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 9 SM 5,000 ft 21°C
0955Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 8 SM 4,800 ft 20°C
1055Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 7 SM 8,000 ft 20°C
1155Z MVFR 000° at 0 kt 5 SM Clear 20°C
1255Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 23°C
1355Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 26°C
1455Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 28°C
1555Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 30°C
1655Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 32°C
1755Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 33°C
1855Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 34°C
1955Z VFR Variable at 3 kt 10+ SM Clear 35°C
2015Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 35°C
2135Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 35°C
2255Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 31°C
2355Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 29°C
0055Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM 6,000 ft 27°C
0155Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM 9,000 ft 26°C
0255Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM 9,000 ft 25°C
0355Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 25°C
0455Z VFR 000° at 0 kt 10+ SM Clear 25°C

Frequently asked

What is the current METAR at KPLR?

The 21 Sep 2026 0535Z observation at St Clair County reads: METAR KPLR 210535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/24 A2998 RMK A01

Is KPLR VFR right now?

St Clair County is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.

How often is the KPLR METAR updated?

Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.

More about KPLR

Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.

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