Location & Surroundings
Elk Ridge is a ridge(s) in Virginia, United States, at 1,429 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marion, 18 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 465 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is White Oak Stand Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Elk Ridge is ridge in Smyth County, Virginia, United States.
It is located in Smyth County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Smyth County
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 40' 37" N, 81° 32' 0" W
- Elevation 1429 m (DEM: 1434 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 22:59
- Sunrise 07:21
- Sunset 19:09
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Elk Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elk Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 25.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 25.5 | 1.9 | 269 | 31 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 1.6 | 161 | 72 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 365.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.4 | 1.3 | 188 | 81 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.0 | 1.6 | 216 | 78 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 3.9 | 275 | 46 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 529.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 1.2 | 262 | 83 | 1,019.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 303.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 0.9 | 284 | 94 | 1,019.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 1.0 | 97 | 95 | 1,020.8 | 0.20 / 0.32 | 94 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.0 | 1.7 | 158 | 84 | 1,020.3 | 3.78 / 4.10 | 100 | 376.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.8 | 133 | 98 | 1,021.4 | 0.09 / 4.19 | 100 | 192.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 2.0 | 134 | 98 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 1.1 | 154 | 99 | 1,021.4 | 2.22 / 2.90 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 0.8 | 196 | 93 | 1,020.3 | 4.92 / 7.83 | 100 | 80.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elk Ridge?
Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 25.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 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 Ridge today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 19:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Elk Ridge?
Local time is 22:59. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Elk Ridge?
Elk Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Elk Ridge?
Elevation about 1,429 m. DEM 1,434 m.
Where is Elk Ridge located?
It is at 36.67706, -81.53345 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elk Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry