Location & Surroundings
Harper is a settlement in Virginia, United States, at 481 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Big Stone Gap, 3 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 550 km to the east. The nearest airport is Powell Valley Airport, 6 km away.
Basic Data
- 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° 52' 41" N, 82° 46' 45" W
- Elevation 481 m (DEM: 477 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:24
- Sunrise 07:45
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Harper
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Harper, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,020.7 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 | 18.6 | 2.2 | 353 | 33 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.4 | 1.8 | 19 | 69 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 296.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.4 | 1.3 | 38 | 63 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.4 | 1.4 | 42 | 66 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.5 | 59 | 30 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 467.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.3 | 1.7 | 29 | 64 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 292.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.7 | 1.2 | 118 | 75 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.4 | 1.1 | 139 | 77 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.1 | 0.9 | 223 | 41 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 452.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.2 | 0.7 | 44 | 69 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 282.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.3 | 1.2 | 114 | 81 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.4 | 1.1 | 122 | 91 | 1,032.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.4 | 0.6 | 80 | 42 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 447.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Harper?
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.2 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 Harper today?
Sunrise around 07:44 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Harper?
Local time is 20:24. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Harper?
Harper is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Harper?
Elevation about 481 m. DEM 477 m.
Where is Harper located?
It is at 36.87815, -82.77905 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Harper in?
It is in United States.