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Dobson

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Dobson is a village in North Carolina, United States with 1,573 inhabitants, at 383 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mount Airy, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 425 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Elkin Municipal Airport, 14 km away.

Overview

Dobson is town in Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America.

It is located in Surry County, United States.

Established in 1853-00-00.

The population is about 1,462 (2020).

It covers about 5.10 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 383 metre.

Also known as: Dobson, North Carolina, Dobson, NC

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Surry County
  • Area 5.10 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    36° 23' 44" N, 80° 43' 21" W
  • Elevation 383 m (DEM: 382 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,573
  • Pop. Density 859 p/km²
  • Built-up 15.3%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Dobson

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dobson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 12.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 18.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 335 W/m2.

Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,026.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 12.1 2.4 354 57 1,026.7 - / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
6h 9.5 1.2 360 62 1,030.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.2 n/a
12h 18.0 2.0 110 37 1,029.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 334.9 n/a
18h 12.8 0.5 38 51 1,031.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 166.7 n/a
Tomorrow 11.4 0.5 4 54 1,032.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 9.2 1.1 26 63 1,033.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.1 n/a
36h 17.4 1.8 154 39 1,031.4 0.00 / 0.00 92 317.5 n/a
42h 13.1 1.0 97 52 1,030.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 138.7 n/a
Monday 12.0 0.8 29 55 1,030.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 10.9 0.7 88 58 1,030.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 15.9 1.2 122 52 1,028.3 0.00 / 0.00 14 168.8 n/a
66h 11.7 1.6 1 71 1,027.3 0.00 / 0.00 4 236.1 n/a
Tuesday 8.9 0.9 16 87 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.00 40 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dobson?
Now 12.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 18.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 335 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 Dobson today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Dobson?
Local time is 10:02. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Dobson?
Dobson is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Dobson?
Population about 1,573.
What is the elevation of Dobson?
Elevation about 383 m. DEM 382 m.
Where is Dobson located?
It is at 36.39569, -80.72257 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dobson in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
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