Location & Surroundings
Folly Fork is a settlement in North Carolina, United States, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is South Suffolk, 26 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 270 km to the north. The nearest airport is Umphlett Airstrip, 13 km away.
Also known as: Folly
Overview
Folly Fork is hamlet in Gates County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in Gates County, United States.
Also known as: Folly Fork, North Carolina, Folly Fork, NC
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Gates 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
36° 29' 7" N, 76° 34' 39" W
- Elevation 11 m (DEM: 28 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 55 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:51
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 10 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Folly Fork
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Folly Fork, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,026.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 12.9 | 1.1 | 61 | 92 | 1,026.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.5 | 1.0 | 39 | 93 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 123 | 44 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 439.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 2.4 | 121 | 83 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 204.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 1.5 | 139 | 92 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.4 | 1.6 | 107 | 93 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 3.8 | 180 | 59 | 1,018.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 350.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 2.5 | 164 | 83 | 1,018.7 | 0.08 / 0.14 | 100 | 60.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.5 | 2.4 | 162 | 97 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 2.0 | 176 | 98 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 4.4 | 204 | 48 | 1,014.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 18 | 405.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 4.6 | 171 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 98 | 194.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.7 | 3.5 | 190 | 93 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Folly Fork?
Now 12.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 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 Folly Fork today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 10h 39m.
What is the local time in Folly Fork?
Local time is 12:51. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Folly Fork?
Folly Fork is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Folly Fork?
Elevation about 11 m. DEM 28 m.
Where is Folly Fork located?
It is at 36.48515, -76.57745 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Folly Fork in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry