Location & Surroundings
Moore Knob is a peak in North Carolina, United States, at 979 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cullowhee, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 690 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Jackson County Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Moore Knob is mountain in North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Macon County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Macon 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
35° 12' 11" N, 83° 15' 42" W
- Elevation 979 m (DEM: 972 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:29
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 10 h 30 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Moore Knob
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Moore Knob, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 18.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 386 W/m2.
Temperature
9.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (1 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,020.7 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 | 9.3 | 1.2 | 1 | 55 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.4 | 1.2 | 20 | 59 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.6 | 1.1 | 28 | 49 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 291 | 27 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 385.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.9 | 0.9 | 349 | 52 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 244.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.1 | 1.1 | 18 | 66 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.0 | 0.6 | 32 | 63 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 1.8 | 248 | 29 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 400.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.3 | 0.9 | 307 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 95 | 222.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.9 | 2.6 | 286 | 95 | 1,008.2 | 1.11 / 1.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 2.4 | 274 | 89 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.6 | 3.9 | 302 | 68 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 87 | 200.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.1 | 2.6 | 295 | 86 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 26 | 96.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Moore Knob?
Now 9.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 18.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 386 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 Moore Knob today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 10h 31m.
What is the local time in Moore Knob?
Local time is 07:29. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Moore Knob?
Moore Knob is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Moore Knob?
Elevation about 979 m. DEM 972 m.
Where is Moore Knob located?
It is at 35.20315, -83.26154 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Moore Knob in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry