Location & Surroundings
Fork Ridge is a ridge(s) in North Carolina, United States, at 1,277 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boone, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 505 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Johnson County Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: For Ridge
Overview
Fork Ridge is ridge in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in Watauga County, United States.
The elevation is around 1,277 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Watauga 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° 19' 23" N, 81° 47' 27" W
- Elevation 1277 m (DEM: 1278 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:36
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 17:24
- Day length 10 h 28 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Fork Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fork Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 13.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Temperature
5.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,019.5 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 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 275 | 62 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.2 | 2.7 | 286 | 73 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.8 | 2.3 | 283 | 75 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 3.6 | 299 | 37 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 413.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.2 | 1.3 | 285 | 66 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 241.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.2 | 0.8 | 281 | 68 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.5 | 0.8 | 280 | 63 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 2.1 | 292 | 29 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 354.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.3 | 0.9 | 285 | 60 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 155.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.4 | 0.8 | 288 | 61 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.0 | 0.2 | 246 | 67 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 1.4 | 203 | 33 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 386.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.1 | 0.8 | 239 | 67 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 186.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fork Ridge?
Now 5.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 13.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 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 06:57 and sunset around 17:24 (local time). Day length about 10h 27m.
What is the local time in Fork Ridge?
Local time is 04:36. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Fork Ridge?
Fork Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Fork Ridge?
Elevation about 1,277 m. DEM 1,278 m.
Where is Fork Ridge located?
It is at 36.32318, -81.79095 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fork Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry