Location & Surroundings
Buck Ridge is a ridge(s) in North Carolina, United States, at 1,129 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Black Mountain, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 600 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Six Oaks Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Buck Ridge is ridge in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in Buncombe County, United States.
The elevation is around 1,129 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Buncombe County
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
-
Coordinates
35° 33' 28" N, 82° 21' 37" W
- Elevation 1129 m (DEM: 1132 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 07:01
- Sunrise 07:38
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 11 h 12 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buck Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buck Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 18.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
6.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,032.6 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 | 6.0 | 1.2 | 59 | 57 | 1,032.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.8 | 1.0 | 38 | 54 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.4 | 1.2 | 335 | 50 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 0.6 | 342 | 29 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 512.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.0 | 1.8 | 336 | 64 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 319.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.4 | 1.9 | 316 | 67 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.7 | 1.9 | 315 | 66 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 99 | 25 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 507.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.1 | 1.3 | 345 | 55 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 315.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.6 | 0.6 | 2 | 59 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.9 | 1.1 | 314 | 66 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 340 | 32 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 494.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.6 | 2.0 | 331 | 65 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 307.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buck Ridge?
Now 6.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 18.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Ridge today?
Sunrise around 07:38 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 12m.
What is the local time in Buck Ridge?
Local time is 07:01. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Buck Ridge?
Buck Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Buck Ridge?
Elevation about 1,129 m. DEM 1,132 m.
Where is Buck Ridge located?
It is at 35.55789, -82.36040 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buck Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry