Location & Surroundings
Fork Ridge is a ridge(s) in North Carolina, United States, at 1,200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Erwin, 20 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 575 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Wolf Ridge Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Fork Ridge is ridge in Yancey County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in Yancey County, United States.
The elevation is around 1,200 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Yancey 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° 57' 47" N, 82° 25' 12" W
- Elevation 1200 m (DEM: 1202 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:31
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 10 h 27 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 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 18.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 W/m2.
Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,022.0 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 | 6.3 | 0.3 | 296 | 63 | 1,022.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.4 | 0.0 | 230 | 59 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 1.6 | 309 | 24 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 417.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.3 | 0.8 | 350 | 53 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 249.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.7 | 0.1 | 131 | 60 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.0 | 0.6 | 126 | 69 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 1.7 | 251 | 31 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 370.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.1 | 1.1 | 290 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 231.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.9 | 1.4 | 245 | 85 | 1,007.2 | 0.53 / 0.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.6 | 3.3 | 295 | 89 | 1,005.6 | 0.37 / 0.98 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.5 | 3.4 | 292 | 89 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 100 | 108.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.4 | 2.9 | 315 | 94 | 1,007.5 | 0.79 / 1.64 | 100 | 16.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 3.0 | 2.3 | 307 | 95 | 1,007.6 | 0.07 / 1.71 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fork Ridge?
Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 18.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 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 06:59 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 10h 28m.
What is the local time in Fork Ridge?
Local time is 08:31. 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 1,200 m. DEM 1,202 m.
Where is Fork Ridge located?
It is at 35.96317, -82.42013 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fork Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry