Location & Surroundings
Elko is a settlement in Virginia, United States, at 23 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sandston, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 160 km to the north. The nearest airport is New Kent County Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: Elks
Basic Data
- 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° 28' 23" N, 77° 12' 41" W
- Elevation 23 m (DEM: 28 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 92 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:41
- Sunrise 07:17
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Elko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 22.4 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 123 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,008.3 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 22.4 | 2.9 | 196 | 66 | 1,008.3 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 4.0 | 357 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 2.40 / 2.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.6 | 5.8 | 5 | 96 | 1,017.0 | 6.22 / 8.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.5 | 5.6 | 6 | 83 | 1,023.1 | 1.15 / 9.77 | 97 | 85.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.9 | 5.0 | 12 | 50 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.4 | 4.2 | 3 | 55 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.5 | 4.3 | 359 | 62 | 1,032.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.0 | 5.1 | 28 | 31 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 525.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.0 | 2.9 | 12 | 60 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 267.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.9 | 3.5 | 356 | 72 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.0 | 4.4 | 359 | 74 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 5.9 | 12 | 41 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 515.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.0 | 2.7 | 359 | 69 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 263.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elko?
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 22.4 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 123 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 Elko today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Elko?
Local time is 03:41. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Elko?
Elko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Elko?
Elevation about 23 m. DEM 28 m.
Where is Elko located?
It is at 37.47292, -77.21136 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elko in?
It is in United States.