Location & Surroundings
Long Knob is a peak in West Virginia, United States, at 447 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oak Hill, 70 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 335 km to the east. The nearest airport is Braxton County Airport, 24 km away.
Overview
Long Knob is mountain in West Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Braxton County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Braxton County
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 34' 14" N, 80° 53' 4" W
- Elevation 447 m (DEM: 437 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:03
- Sunrise 07:26
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 11 h 27 min
Other mountains nearby
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Weather in Long Knob
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Long Knob, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 22.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 213 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,022.6 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 | 22.3 | 0.9 | 279 | 39 | 1,022.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 1.9 | 94 | 67 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 212.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.6 | 1.6 | 113 | 66 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.0 | 1.3 | 113 | 64 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 4.4 | 135 | 45 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 210.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.1 | 2.9 | 106 | 76 | 1,022.3 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 28.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.0 | 4.3 | 120 | 90 | 1,017.9 | 5.00 / 5.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.9 | 3.0 | 129 | 95 | 1,015.2 | 3.61 / 8.83 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.5 | 2.5 | 157 | 77 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 1.89 | 25 | 378.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 1.9 | 209 | 96 | 1,010.2 | 2.45 / 4.34 | 100 | 157.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 3.9 | 295 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 7.83 / 12.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.1 | 2.8 | 289 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.9 | 2.7 | 267 | 81 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 167.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Long Knob?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 22.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 213 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 Long Knob today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Long Knob?
Local time is 21:03. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Long Knob?
Long Knob is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Long Knob?
Elevation about 447 m. DEM 437 m.
Where is Long Knob located?
It is at 38.57066, -80.88455 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Long Knob in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry