Location & Surroundings
Elk Knob is a peak in West Virginia, United States, at 1,078 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beckley, 36 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 350 km to the east. The nearest airport is Hinton-Alderson Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Elk Knob is mountain in Summers County, West Virginia, United States.
It is located in Summers County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Summers 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
37° 43' 28" N, 80° 46' 54" W
- Elevation 1078 m (DEM: 1072 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:40
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 19:09
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Elk Knob
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elk Knob, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,019.7 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 | 10.3 | 1.0 | 100 | 96 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.9 | 0.5 | 130 | 96 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 242 | 37 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 502.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.1 | 1.0 | 352 | 69 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 314.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.9 | 0.6 | 121 | 86 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.1 | 0.3 | 158 | 84 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 2.2 | 247 | 30 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 545.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 0.7 | 240 | 63 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 343.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.2 | 0.6 | 193 | 77 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.0 | 0.7 | 178 | 78 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 4.7 | 272 | 42 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 493.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 1.7 | 323 | 97 | 1,019.3 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 100 | 107.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.5 | 0.9 | 274 | 98 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elk Knob?
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 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 Elk Knob today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 19:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Elk Knob?
Local time is 11:40. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Elk Knob?
Elk Knob is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Elk Knob?
Elevation about 1,078 m. DEM 1,072 m.
Where is Elk Knob located?
It is at 37.72456, -80.78175 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elk Knob in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry