Location & Surroundings
Hickory is a settlement in North Carolina, United States, at 42 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rocky Mount, 21 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 315 km to the north. The nearest airport is Double S Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Pitmans Store · Pittmans Store
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° 7' 45" N, 77° 48' 4" W
- Elevation 42 m (DEM: 42 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 71 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:43
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 10 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Hickory
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hickory, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 19.5 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 442 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
3.2 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,015.8 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 | 12.9 | 3.2 | 226 | 58 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.8 | 3.3 | 254 | 71 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.3 | 3.3 | 282 | 59 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 6.1 | 302 | 32 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 441.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.7 | 2.5 | 313 | 48 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 215.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.0 | 2.0 | 1 | 60 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 1.6 | 236 | 65 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 5.0 | 237 | 31 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 433.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.8 | 2.7 | 243 | 51 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 183.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.0 | 2.6 | 256 | 55 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.0 | 2.4 | 24 | 69 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 122 | 39 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 406.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.3 | 2.2 | 163 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 191.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hickory?
Now 12.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 19.5 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 442 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 Hickory today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 10h 29m.
What is the local time in Hickory?
Local time is 01:43. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Hickory?
Hickory is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hickory?
Elevation about 42 m. DEM 42 m.
Where is Hickory located?
It is at 36.12904, -77.80109 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hickory in?
It is in United States.