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Location & Surroundings

Kona is a settlement in North Carolina, United States, at 719 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Erwin, 30 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 560 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mountain Wilderness Airpark, 16 km away.

Overview

Kona is unincorporated community in North Carolina, United States.

It is located in Mitchell County, United States.

The elevation is around 2,359 foot.

Also known as: Kona, NC

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Mitchell County
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    35° 57' 0" N, 82° 11' 30" W
  • Elevation 719 m (DEM: 730 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 17 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.8%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Kona

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 18.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 0.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.

Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,017.8 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 18.3 0.4 302 79 1,017.8 - / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
6h 29.0 0.2 43 41 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 82 568.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kona?
Now 18.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 0.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 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 Kona today?
Sunrise around 07:07 and sunset around 19:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 36m.
What is the local time in Kona?
Local time is 13:31. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Kona?
Kona is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kona?
Elevation about 719 m. DEM 730 m.
Where is Kona located?
It is at 35.95012, -82.19179 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kona in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4828780