Location & Surroundings
Browns Knob is a peak in North Carolina, United States, at 1,053 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mills River, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 625 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Asheville Airpark, 14 km away.
Overview
Browns Knob is mountain in the United States of America.
It is located in Buncombe County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Buncombe 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° 29' 13" N, 82° 40' 31" W
- Elevation 1053 m (DEM: 1043 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 00:28
- Sunrise 07:05
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 10 h 21 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Browns Knob
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Browns Knob, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.1 to 7.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
4.1 C
Wind
4.9 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,021.1 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 334 | 53 | 1,021.1 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.4 | 2.6 | 313 | 81 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 239.4 | n/a |
| 12h | -2.8 | 2.0 | 311 | 86 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -3.1 | 1.9 | 307 | 90 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.8 | 3.1 | 344 | 50 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 390.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.2 | 1.6 | 327 | 88 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 238.4 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.8 | 1.1 | 292 | 93 | 1,032.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -2.1 | 0.8 | 296 | 92 | 1,034.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.3 | 1.0 | 89 | 41 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.4 | 0.4 | 279 | 75 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 238.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 0.6 | 0.8 | 240 | 83 | 1,034.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.4 | 0.6 | 243 | 86 | 1,036.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.9 | 1.6 | 120 | 37 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 391.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Browns Knob?
Now 4.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.1 to 7.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 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 Browns Knob today?
Sunrise around 07:05 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 10h 20m.
What is the local time in Browns Knob?
Local time is 00:28. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Browns Knob?
Browns Knob is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Browns Knob?
Elevation about 1,053 m. DEM 1,043 m.
Where is Browns Knob located?
It is at 35.48705, -82.67540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Browns Knob in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry