Location & Surroundings
Laurel is a settlement in North Carolina, United States, at 89 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Henderson, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 320 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ball Airport, 10 km away.
Overview
Laurel is unincorporated community in Franklin County, North Carolina, USA.
It is located in Franklin County, United States.
Also known as: Laurel, North Carolina, Laurel, NC
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Franklin County
- 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° 10' 48" N, 78° 11' 19" W
- Elevation 89 m (DEM: 93 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 47 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:11
- Sunrise 07:29
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 10 h 54 min
Nearby
Weather in Laurel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laurel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.
Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,024.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 10.3 | 1.5 | 312 | 66 | 1,024.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.2 | 1.4 | 9 | 65 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 2.9 | 42 | 33 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 483.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 2.5 | 67 | 59 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 248.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.1 | 2.3 | 61 | 94 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.8 | 2.5 | 31 | 98 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 2.7 | 77 | 61 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 264.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 2.5 | 25 | 76 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 49.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.8 | 2.0 | 58 | 93 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.7 | 2.1 | 24 | 92 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 104 | 53 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 265.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 1.4 | 113 | 73 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 235.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.0 | 1.4 | 201 | 88 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laurel?
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 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 Laurel today?
Sunrise around 07:29 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 54m.
What is the local time in Laurel?
Local time is 13:11. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Laurel?
Laurel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Laurel?
Elevation about 89 m. DEM 93 m.
Where is Laurel located?
It is at 36.17987, -78.18860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laurel in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)