Location & Surroundings
Fossil Point is a peak in Virginia, United States, at 708 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Galax, 21 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 410 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Twin County Airport, 12 km away.
Overview
Fossil Point is mountain in Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Wythe County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Wythe County
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 50' 43" N, 80° 54' 22" W
- Elevation 708 m (DEM: 694 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 91 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:16
- Sunrise 07:39
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Fossil Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fossil Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.0 to 15.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 W/m2.
Temperature
15.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,029.6 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 | 15.7 | 1.5 | 120 | 45 | 1,029.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.6 | 1.4 | 116 | 77 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 272.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.8 | 0.4 | 126 | 86 | 1,034.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.0 | 0.6 | 9 | 95 | 1,036.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 2.3 | 151 | 46 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 467.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.6 | 1.3 | 156 | 80 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 271.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.9 | 0.4 | 278 | 91 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.0 | 1.1 | 288 | 90 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.0 | 2.5 | 343 | 35 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 465.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.0 | 1.5 | 320 | 67 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 266.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.8 | 1.2 | 307 | 79 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.8 | 0.9 | 341 | 81 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.0 | 1.5 | 126 | 36 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 454.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fossil Point?
Now 15.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.0 to 15.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 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 Fossil Point today?
Sunrise around 07:39 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Fossil Point?
Local time is 02:16. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Fossil Point?
Fossil Point is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Fossil Point?
Elevation about 708 m. DEM 694 m.
Where is Fossil Point located?
It is at 36.84540, -80.90619 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fossil Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry