Location & Surroundings
Big Knob is a peak in Virginia, United States, at 750 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Blacksburg, 32 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 325 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is New Castle International Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Big Knob is mountain in Craig County, Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Craig County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Craig County
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 29' 48" N, 80° 17' 16" W
- Elevation 750 m (DEM: 748 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 07:41
- Sunrise 07:29
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Nearby
Weather in Big Knob
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Knob, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 26.0 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (154 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 17.8 | 1.3 | 154 | 99 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.3 | 2.3 | 240 | 98 | 1,015.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 22 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 5.1 | 259 | 44 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 472.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.4 | 4.0 | 322 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 194.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.5 | 5.5 | 320 | 82 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.5 | 3.5 | 330 | 95 | 1,018.4 | 5.55 / 5.57 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.0 | 4.0 | 344 | 85 | 1,022.6 | 0.78 / 6.35 | 100 | 63.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.6 | 3.5 | 338 | 65 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 57 | 86.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 0.4 | 1.5 | 319 | 79 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -0.9 | 1.2 | 347 | 65 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 3.9 | 40 | 28 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 508.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.9 | 2.0 | 46 | 62 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 291.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 1.4 | 1.4 | 335 | 70 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Knob?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 26.0 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 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 Knob today?
Sunrise around 07:29 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 15m.
What is the local time in Big Knob?
Local time is 07:41. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Big Knob?
Big Knob is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Big Knob?
Elevation about 750 m. DEM 748 m.
Where is Big Knob located?
It is at 37.49679, -80.28783 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Knob in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry