Location & Surroundings
Lost Ridge is a ridge(s) in North Carolina, United States, at 1,298 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boone, 19 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 520 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Elk River Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
Lost Ridge is DE Gebirgskamm in den Vereinigten Staaten.
It is located in Watauga County, United States.
The elevation is around 1,298 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Watauga County
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 12' 44" N, 81° 52' 55" W
- Elevation 1298 m (DEM: 1300 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:28
- Sunrise 07:38
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 6 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lost Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lost Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 20.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,023.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 20.2 | 0.7 | 43 | 20 | 1,023.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.6 | 0.4 | 358 | 55 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 310.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.9 | 0.4 | 148 | 55 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.6 | 0.4 | 257 | 58 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 2.3 | 317 | 29 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 499.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.9 | 1.1 | 311 | 64 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 304.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.4 | 1.4 | 291 | 72 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.0 | 1.4 | 290 | 83 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.7 | 2.9 | 334 | 36 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 493.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.3 | 1.3 | 328 | 70 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 298.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.0 | 0.4 | 78 | 63 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.4 | 1.4 | 133 | 58 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.7 | 0.8 | 122 | 32 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 490.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lost Ridge?
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 20.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 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 Lost Ridge today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Lost Ridge?
Local time is 22:28. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Lost Ridge?
Lost Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Lost Ridge?
Elevation about 1,298 m. DEM 1,300 m.
Where is Lost Ridge located?
It is at 36.21235, -81.88206 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lost Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry