Location & Surroundings
Lake James is a reservoir(s) in North Carolina, United States, at 353 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marion, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 555 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Patton Valley Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: Bridgewater Reservoir
Overview
Lake James is Reservoir in North Carolina, United States.
It is located in North Carolina, United States.
It covers about 28 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 365 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in North Carolina
- Area 28 square kilometre
- Type reservoir(s) (RSV)
- an artificial pond or lake
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 44' 38" N, 81° 54' 36" W
- Elevation 353 m (DEM: 369 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:01
- Sunrise 07:15
- Sunset 19:24
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other reservoir(s)s nearby
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Alternate Names
Weather in Lake James
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lake James, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 15.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 15.8 mm. Solar peaks near 28 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,023.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
15.78 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 | 15.5 | 1.5 | 56 | 98 | 1,023.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 1.6 | 63 | 97 | 1,024.0 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 100 | 27.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.9 | 2.0 | 55 | 98 | 1,024.5 | 0.12 / 0.89 | 100 | 17.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 1.8 | 29 | 97 | 1,023.7 | 10.35 / 11.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.3 | 1.7 | 47 | 97 | 1,024.5 | 4.55 / 15.78 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.8 | 1.3 | 57 | 96 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 100 | 26.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.5 | 1.0 | 316 | 94 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 88 | 39.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.1 | 1.1 | 29 | 95 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.9 | 1.2 | 303 | 91 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 2.1 | 111 | 35 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 593.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 1.2 | 322 | 54 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 407.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.9 | 1.3 | 319 | 57 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.7 | 1.4 | 304 | 59 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lake James?
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 15.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 15.8 mm. Solar peaks near 28 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 15.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lake James today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 19:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Lake James?
Local time is 14:01. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Lake James?
Lake James is a reservoir(s).
What is the elevation of Lake James?
Elevation about 353 m. DEM 369 m.
Where is Lake James located?
It is at 35.74380, -81.90995 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lake James in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
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- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Lake James (North Carolina)