Location & Surroundings
Big Island is a cape in North Carolina, United States, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Leland, 13 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 510 km to the north. The nearest airport is Pettigrew Moore Aerodrome, 10 km away.
Overview
Big Island is point in the United States of America.
It is located in Pender County, United States.
The elevation is around 8 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Pender County
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 22' 11" N, 78° 0' 44" W
- Elevation 8 m (DEM: 5 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:50
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Nearby
Weather in Big Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,017.7 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 | 18.8 | 2.6 | 73 | 76 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.2 | 2.3 | 42 | 85 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.8 | 2.6 | 33 | 87 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 1.8 | 94 | 44 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 565.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 1.2 | 124 | 81 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 327.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 0.5 | 337 | 93 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.4 | 0.9 | 337 | 86 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 0.4 | 321 | 36 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 377.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.5 | 1.5 | 187 | 70 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 169.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.2 | 306 | 74 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 1.6 | 57 | 72 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.1 | 94 | 47 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 275.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.9 | 2.0 | 66 | 69 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 139.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Island?
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 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 Big Island today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Big Island?
Local time is 03:50. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Big Island?
Big Island is a cape.
What is the elevation of Big Island?
Elevation about 8 m. DEM 5 m.
Where is Big Island located?
It is at 34.36961, -78.01221 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Island in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry