Location & Surroundings
Fork Ridge is a ridge(s) in North Carolina, United States, at 1,186 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cullowhee, 58 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 730 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Tusquittee Landing Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Fork Ridge is DE Gebirgskamm in den Vereinigten Staaten.
It is located in Clay County, United States.
The elevation is around 1,186 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Clay 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
35° 7' 24" N, 83° 46' 23" W
- Elevation 1186 m (DEM: 1180 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 10:22
- Sunrise 07:38
- Sunset 19:04
- Day length 11 h 26 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Fork Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fork Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.
Temperature
13.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,019.6 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 | 13.3 | 1.1 | 48 | 76 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.2 | 1.2 | 47 | 82 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.7 | 294 | 38 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 506.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.8 | 329 | 74 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 343.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 0.9 | 47 | 78 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.9 | 1.0 | 48 | 77 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 0.8 | 250 | 35 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 505.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 0.5 | 42 | 75 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 340.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.1 | 0.9 | 65 | 85 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.5 | 1.0 | 60 | 89 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 1.6 | 266 | 45 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 492.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 0.1 | 185 | 78 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 331.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.2 | 0.5 | 161 | 88 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fork Ridge?
Now 13.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 507 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 Fork Ridge today?
Sunrise around 07:38 and sunset around 19:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 26m.
What is the local time in Fork Ridge?
Local time is 10:22. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Fork Ridge?
Fork Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Fork Ridge?
Elevation about 1,186 m. DEM 1,180 m.
Where is Fork Ridge located?
It is at 35.12342, -83.77295 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fork Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry