Location & Surroundings
Buckeye Knob is a peak in North Carolina, United States, at 971 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Black Mountain, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 575 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mountain Wilderness Airpark, 19 km away.
Overview
Buckeye Knob is mountain in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in McDowell County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in McDowell 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° 42' 18" N, 82° 11' 5" W
- Elevation 971 m (DEM: 963 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 01:04
- Sunrise 07:25
- Sunset 19:08
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buckeye Knob
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buckeye Knob, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 22.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 314 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 20.8 | 0.6 | 176 | 80 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 0.6 | 327 | 95 | 1,018.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 140.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 1.0 | 319 | 97 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 1.3 | 324 | 97 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.7 | 34 | 52 | 1,018.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 314.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 1.3 | 324 | 68 | 1,019.7 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 6 | 243.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 0.2 | 323 | 85 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.1 | 0.4 | 46 | 78 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 1.7 | 128 | 46 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 546.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 0.2 | 123 | 83 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 355.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.0 | 0.9 | 285 | 91 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.0 | 1.1 | 299 | 89 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.6 | 1.1 | 154 | 44 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 535.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buckeye Knob?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 22.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 314 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 Buckeye Knob today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Buckeye Knob?
Local time is 01:04. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Buckeye Knob?
Buckeye Knob is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Buckeye Knob?
Elevation about 971 m. DEM 963 m.
Where is Buckeye Knob located?
It is at 35.70512, -82.18484 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buckeye Knob in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry