Location & Surroundings
Beacon Lake is a settlement in North Carolina, United States, at 83 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Raleigh, 6 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 370 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Administration Building Helispot Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
Beacon Lake is populated place in Wake County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in Wake County, United States.
Also known as: Beacon Lake, NC, Beacon Lake, North Carolina
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Wake County
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 47' 45" N, 78° 34' 24" W
- Elevation 83 m (DEM: 90 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 268 p/km²
- Built-up 20.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:36
- Sunrise 07:04
- Sunset 19:06
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Beacon Lake
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Beacon Lake, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 26.3 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
12.3 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 12.3 | 3.7 | 326 | 51 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.6 | 3.7 | 319 | 52 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 5.3 | 349 | 23 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 626.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 2.1 | 327 | 41 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 376.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.6 | 0.5 | 166 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 2.3 | 293 | 67 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 4.4 | 281 | 26 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 611.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 2.4 | 300 | 40 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 367.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.6 | 2.1 | 326 | 62 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.7 | 2.5 | 287 | 67 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 3.1 | 304 | 36 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 596.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 2.6 | 4 | 54 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 353.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.5 | 0.9 | 63 | 73 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Beacon Lake?
Now 12.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 26.3 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Beacon Lake today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 19:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Beacon Lake?
Local time is 12:36. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Beacon Lake?
Beacon Lake is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Beacon Lake?
Elevation about 83 m. DEM 90 m.
Where is Beacon Lake located?
It is at 35.79571, -78.57334 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Beacon Lake in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry