Location & Surroundings
Big Tom is a peak in North Carolina, United States, at 2,002 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Black Mountain, 19 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 575 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mountain Wilderness Airpark, 8 km away.
Also known as: Black Brothers Mountain · Hairy Bear Mountain · Black Brother Mountain
Overview
Big Tom is mountain in North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Yancey County, United States.
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Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Yancey 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
35° 46' 47" N, 82° 15' 35" W
- Elevation 2002 m (DEM: 1987 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 06:09
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 10 h 35 min
Other mountains nearby
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Alternate Names
Weather in Big Tom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Tom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 17.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 416 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 15.2 | 1.1 | 224 | 97 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 1.7 | 278 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.3 | 2.4 | 311 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 2.1 | 299 | 46 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 416.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.9 | 2.7 | 311 | 84 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 247.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.6 | 2.5 | 306 | 93 | 1,016.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.5 | 2.4 | 309 | 95 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 1.8 | 317 | 36 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 429.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.7 | 2.3 | 309 | 67 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 258.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.1 | 1.5 | 306 | 68 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.1 | 1.5 | 301 | 67 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 0.9 | 303 | 30 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 405.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.7 | 2.0 | 307 | 59 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 252.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Tom?
Now 15.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 17.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 416 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 Tom today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Big Tom?
Local time is 06:09. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Big Tom?
Big Tom is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Big Tom?
Elevation about 2,002 m. DEM 1,987 m.
Where is Big Tom located?
It is at 35.77984, -82.25984 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Tom in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Big Tom