Location & Surroundings
Buzzards Roost is a peak in North Carolina, United States, at 448 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Black Mountain, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 595 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Fox Haven Plantation Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Buzzards Roost is mountain in North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Rutherford County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Rutherford 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° 26' 36" N, 82° 11' 0" W
- Elevation 448 m (DEM: 450 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 47 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:50
- Sunrise 07:02
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 10 h 21 min
Nearby
Weather in Buzzards Roost
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buzzards Roost, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.9 to 11.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 395 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (305 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,027.7 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | -0.9 | 1.8 | 305 | 83 | 1,027.7 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.2 | 0.5 | 145 | 40 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 394.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.3 | 1.5 | 320 | 71 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 234.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.8 | 1.3 | 309 | 81 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.9 | 1.2 | 316 | 84 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.6 | 1.3 | 142 | 46 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 387.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.3 | 0.9 | 344 | 71 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 232.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.4 | 1.1 | 327 | 79 | 1,034.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.4 | 1.2 | 327 | 81 | 1,035.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.3 | 1.5 | 110 | 40 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 390.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.3 | 0.8 | 353 | 64 | 1,034.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 234.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.4 | 1.4 | 336 | 71 | 1,035.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 3.3 | 1.4 | 330 | 69 | 1,035.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buzzards Roost?
Now -0.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.9 to 11.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 395 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 Buzzards Roost today?
Sunrise around 07:02 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 21m.
What is the local time in Buzzards Roost?
Local time is 17:50. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Buzzards Roost?
Buzzards Roost is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Buzzards Roost?
Elevation about 448 m. DEM 450 m.
Where is Buzzards Roost located?
It is at 35.44345, -82.18344 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buzzards Roost in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry