Location & Surroundings
MacGregor Downs is a settlement in North Carolina, United States, at 126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Apex, 4 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 385 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Cox Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
MacGregor Downs is populated place in Wake County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in Wake County, United States.
Also known as: MacGregor Downs, North Carolina, MacGregor Downs, NC
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Wake County
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 44' 48" N, 78° 48' 13" W
- Elevation 126 m (DEM: 131 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,134 p/km²
- Built-up 15.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:39
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 17:14
- Day length 10 h 30 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in MacGregor Downs
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for MacGregor Downs, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 19.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Temperature
9.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,018.1 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 | 9.0 | 2.4 | 299 | 59 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 5.0 | 307 | 30 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 441.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.3 | 2.1 | 329 | 45 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 225.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.0 | 1.5 | 337 | 55 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 0.8 | 280 | 62 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 3.7 | 234 | 33 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 432.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 2.1 | 241 | 52 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 209.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.6 | 1.9 | 315 | 59 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.6 | 1.1 | 20 | 58 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.9 | 169 | 34 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 350.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.2 | 1.9 | 180 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 181.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.2 | 2.2 | 218 | 57 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.5 | 4.3 | 234 | 83 | 1,003.2 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in MacGregor Downs?
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 19.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 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 MacGregor Downs today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 17:14 (local time). Day length about 10h 30m.
What is the local time in MacGregor Downs?
Local time is 17:39. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is MacGregor Downs?
MacGregor Downs is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of MacGregor Downs?
Elevation about 126 m. DEM 131 m.
Where is MacGregor Downs located?
It is at 35.74654, -78.80362 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is MacGregor Downs in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry