Location & Surroundings
McGregor Downs Lake is a reservoir(s) in North Carolina, United States, at 122 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cary, 5 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 385 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Cox Airport, 7 km away.
Basic Data
- Type reservoir(s) (RSV)
- an artificial pond or lake
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 44' 43" N, 78° 47' 29" W
- Elevation 122 m (DEM: 128 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 463 p/km²
- Built-up 10.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:48
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 17:13
- Day length 10 h 30 min
Other reservoir(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in McGregor Downs Lake
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for McGregor Downs Lake, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 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
2.5 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 | 2.5 | 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 | 441.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 2.1 | 328 | 44 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 225.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.1 | 1.5 | 338 | 55 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.4 | 0.8 | 282 | 61 | 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 | 432.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 2.1 | 241 | 52 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 210.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.7 | 1.9 | 314 | 58 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.7 | 1.1 | 21 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.9 | 169 | 34 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 350.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.3 | 1.9 | 180 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 181.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 2.2 | 218 | 56 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.5 | 4.4 | 235 | 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 McGregor Downs Lake?
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 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 McGregor Downs Lake today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 29m.
What is the local time in McGregor Downs Lake?
Local time is 17:48. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is McGregor Downs Lake?
McGregor Downs Lake is a reservoir(s).
What is the elevation of McGregor Downs Lake?
Elevation about 122 m. DEM 128 m.
Where is McGregor Downs Lake located?
It is at 35.74515, -78.79140 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is McGregor Downs Lake in?
It is in United States.