Location & Surroundings
Heaton is a settlement in North Carolina, United States, at 928 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boone, 25 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 530 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Elk River Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Heaton is unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina.
It is located in Avery County, United States.
The elevation is around 928 metre.
Also known as: Heaton, North Carolina, Heaton, NC
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Avery County
- 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° 10' 22" N, 81° 56' 33" W
- Elevation 928 m (DEM: 934 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 92 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:46
- Sunrise 07:27
- Sunset 19:02
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Nearby
Weather in Heaton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Heaton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (280 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,016.9 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 | 11.9 | 1.0 | 280 | 82 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.1 | 1.2 | 284 | 86 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 2.7 | 307 | 43 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 529.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.4 | 1.2 | 342 | 72 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 341.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.3 | 0.3 | 151 | 60 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.4 | 0.9 | 147 | 59 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 2.3 | 137 | 40 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 320.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.9 | 1.9 | 135 | 60 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 187.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.7 | 2.0 | 134 | 60 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.7 | 2.9 | 134 | 60 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 4.3 | 106 | 94 | 1,026.7 | 6.91 / 6.91 | 100 | 32.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.8 | 4.2 | 115 | 97 | 1,023.9 | 0.98 / 7.89 | 100 | 27.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.3 | 2.9 | 119 | 99 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 6.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Heaton?
Now 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 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 Heaton today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 19:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Heaton?
Local time is 09:46. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Heaton?
Heaton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Heaton?
Elevation about 928 m. DEM 934 m.
Where is Heaton located?
It is at 36.17290, -81.94262 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Heaton in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)