Location & Surroundings
Hester Lake is a reservoir in North Carolina, United States, at 146 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butner, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 335 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lake Ridge Aero Park, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type reservoir(s) (RSV)
- an artificial pond or lake
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 13' 43" N, 78° 48' 59" W
- Elevation 146 m (DEM: 150 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:09
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 17:08
- Day length 10 h 18 min
Other reservoir(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Hester Lake
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hester Lake, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.3 to 12.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 W/m2.
Temperature
5.7 C
Wind
3.9 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,020.4 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 5.7 | 3.9 | 312 | 53 | 1,020.4 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.3 | 2.8 | 290 | 70 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.3 | 2.7 | 312 | 82 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.1 | 2.8 | 344 | 37 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 406.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.6 | 2.0 | 324 | 56 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 208.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1 | 79 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2 | 86 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.4 | 2.9 | 10 | 42 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 401.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.3 | 1.2 | 31 | 64 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 206.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.1 | 1.3 | 29 | 73 | 1,033.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.5 | 2.0 | 16 | 83 | 1,035.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.5 | 1.5 | 31 | 40 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 399.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.7 | 1.2 | 63 | 62 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 205.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hester Lake?
Now 5.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.3 to 12.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 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 Hester Lake today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 17:08 (local time). Day length about 10h 17m.
What is the local time in Hester Lake?
Local time is 07:09. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Hester Lake?
Hester Lake is a reservoir(s).
What is the elevation of Hester Lake?
Elevation about 146 m. DEM 150 m.
Where is Hester Lake located?
It is at 36.22848, -78.81639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hester Lake in?
It is in United States.