Location & Surroundings
Buck Knob is a peak in Georgia, United States, at 971 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dahlonega, 18 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 775 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is High Valley Airpark, 3 km away.
Overview
Buck Knob is mountain in Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States of America.
It is located in Lumpkin County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Lumpkin 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
34° 41' 46" N, 83° 58' 30" W
- Elevation 971 m (DEM: 971 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 18:57
- Sunrise 07:42
- Sunset 19:00
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buck Knob
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buck Knob, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 15.1 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 403 W/m2.
Temperature
6.5 C
Wind
6.4 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,022.3 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 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 339 | 83 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 4.1 | 8 | 42 | 1,023.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 5 | 402.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 2.5 | 333 | 69 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 352.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.8 | 1.0 | 57 | 79 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.8 | 1.2 | 76 | 74 | 1,032.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 2.9 | 107 | 28 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 523.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.2 | 1.3 | 112 | 57 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 353.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.3 | 0.9 | 76 | 61 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.7 | 1.4 | 360 | 57 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 1.9 | 326 | 37 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 513.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.2 | 1.8 | 327 | 67 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 343.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.0 | 1.3 | 9 | 75 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.6 | 1.7 | 345 | 75 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buck Knob?
Now 6.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 15.1 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 403 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 Buck Knob today?
Sunrise around 07:42 and sunset around 19:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in Buck Knob?
Local time is 18:57. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Buck Knob?
Buck Knob is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Buck Knob?
Elevation about 971 m. DEM 971 m.
Where is Buck Knob located?
It is at 34.69620, -83.97491 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buck Knob in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry