Location & Surroundings
Cherokee is a settlement in West Virginia, United States, at 694 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bluefield, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 410 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mercer County Airport, 17 km away.
Overview
Cherokee is unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia.
It is located in McDowell County, United States.
The elevation is around 2,277 foot.
Also known as: Cherokee, West Virginia, Cherokee, WV
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in McDowell County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 24' 25" N, 81° 20' 12" W
- Elevation 694 m (DEM: 714 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 06:39
- Sunrise 07:35
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 11 min
Nearby
Weather in Cherokee
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cherokee, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 14.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Temperature
3.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,030.8 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 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 336 | 71 | 1,030.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.2 | 0.7 | 79 | 80 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.9 | 1.7 | 116 | 74 | 1,035.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 3.1 | 112 | 30 | 1,031.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 498.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.5 | 1.8 | 115 | 58 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 299.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.6 | 1.9 | 120 | 64 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.8 | 1.1 | 118 | 62 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 2.0 | 344 | 28 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 493.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.6 | 0.9 | 7 | 71 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 295.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.8 | 0.3 | 345 | 80 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.9 | 0.1 | 280 | 78 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 2.7 | 347 | 32 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 490.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.8 | 0.9 | 12 | 74 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 291.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cherokee?
Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 14.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 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 Cherokee today?
Sunrise around 07:35 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 10m.
What is the local time in Cherokee?
Local time is 06:39. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Cherokee?
Cherokee is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cherokee?
Elevation about 694 m. DEM 714 m.
Where is Cherokee located?
It is at 37.40706, -81.33677 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cherokee in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)