Location & Surroundings
Hughes Draft is a valley in Virginia, United States, at 482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Covington, 18 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 275 km to the east. The nearest airport is Dourif Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: Hughes Creek
Overview
Hughes Draft is valley in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Alleghany County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Alleghany County
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 57' 3" N, 79° 58' 37" W
- Elevation 482 m (DEM: 481 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:03
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 17:22
- Day length 10 h 38 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Hughes Draft
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hughes Draft, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 17.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 375 W/m2.
Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,031.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 8.7 | 1.0 | 91 | 65 | 1,031.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.0 | 0.5 | 142 | 73 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 2.2 | 142 | 37 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 374.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.5 | 1.0 | 163 | 62 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 219.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.2 | 0.4 | 104 | 66 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.5 | 1.2 | 193 | 67 | 1,030.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.4 | 0.8 | 136 | 72 | 1,029.1 | 0.32 / 0.39 | 70 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.7 | 1.1 | 149 | 73 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 146.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.0 | 0.5 | 137 | 87 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.7 | 0.3 | 275 | 86 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 2.1 | 159 | 46 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 408.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.9 | 0.7 | 133 | 84 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 221.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.4 | 1.1 | 34 | 94 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hughes Draft?
Now 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 17.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 375 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 Hughes Draft today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 10h 38m.
What is the local time in Hughes Draft?
Local time is 12:03. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Hughes Draft?
Hughes Draft is a valley.
What is the elevation of Hughes Draft?
Elevation about 482 m. DEM 481 m.
Where is Hughes Draft located?
It is at 37.95096, -79.97700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hughes Draft in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry