Location & Surroundings
Buzzard Rocks is a peak in Virginia, United States, at 503 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Culpeper, 32 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 120 km to the east. The nearest airport is Shackelford Airport, 14 km away.
Overview
Buzzard Rocks is a summit.
It is located in Madison County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Madison 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
38° 31' 1" N, 78° 21' 21" W
- Elevation 503 m (DEM: 496 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:13
- Sunrise 07:15
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buzzard Rocks
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buzzard Rocks, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 22.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
12.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 12.5 | 1.6 | 289 | 55 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.2 | 1.3 | 274 | 58 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.5 | 329 | 31 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 390.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.3 | 0.7 | 3 | 56 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 165.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.0 | 0.5 | 356 | 58 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.1 | 0.9 | 62 | 56 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 2.6 | 115 | 44 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 250.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.2 | 1.2 | 175 | 90 | 1,029.7 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 143.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.1 | 1.9 | 92 | 99 | 1,026.5 | 10.80 / 11.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 2.0 | 59 | 99 | 1,022.5 | 10.81 / 21.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 1.4 | 26 | 99 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 9.49 | 100 | 12.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 0.9 | 335 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 18.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.8 | 1.1 | 292 | 99 | 1,010.8 | 0.03 / 0.31 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buzzard Rocks?
Now 12.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 22.2 C, max wind 1.6 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 Buzzard Rocks today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Buzzard Rocks?
Local time is 09:13. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Buzzard Rocks?
Buzzard Rocks is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Buzzard Rocks?
Elevation about 503 m. DEM 496 m.
Where is Buzzard Rocks located?
It is at 38.51707, -78.35584 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buzzard Rocks in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry