Location & Surroundings
Big Ridge is a ridge(s) in North Carolina, United States, at 978 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cullowhee, 32 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 700 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Macon County Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Tellico Ridge
Overview
Big Ridge is ridge in Macon County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in Macon County, United States.
The elevation is around 978 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Macon County
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 17' 7" N, 83° 31' 58" W
- Elevation 978 m (DEM: 981 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 13:28
- Sunrise 07:46
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 11 h 4 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Big Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 19.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 483 W/m2.
Temperature
5.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,023.7 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 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 91 | 76 | 1,023.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.9 | 0.7 | 128 | 75 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 0.6 | 347 | 33 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 483.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.6 | 1.2 | 156 | 70 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 312.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.4 | 1.1 | 117 | 73 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.7 | 0.8 | 111 | 81 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 0.7 | 15 | 40 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 470.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.6 | 1.1 | 143 | 79 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 303.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.5 | 1.2 | 115 | 95 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.6 | 1.0 | 105 | 94 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 0.5 | 47 | 42 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 467.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.3 | 1.3 | 145 | 74 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 302.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.4 | 0.7 | 103 | 82 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Ridge?
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 19.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 483 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 Ridge today?
Sunrise around 07:46 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Big Ridge?
Local time is 13:28. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Big Ridge?
Big Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Big Ridge?
Elevation about 978 m. DEM 981 m.
Where is Big Ridge located?
It is at 35.28537, -83.53266 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry