Location & Surroundings
Mount Atlas is a peak in Virginia, United States, at 569 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lexington, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 235 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Twin River Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Mount Atlas is mountain in Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Rockbridge County, United States.
Also known as: Mt. Atlas
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Rockbridge 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
37° 51' 42" N, 79° 22' 10" W
- Elevation 569 m (DEM: 561 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 19:01
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 19:23
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mount Atlas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mount Atlas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,025.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 19.2 | 1.4 | 304 | 77 | 1,025.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.0 | 3.0 | 311 | 37 | 1,021.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 98 | 585.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 308 | 69 | 1,021.0 | 0.08 / 0.11 | 15 | 209.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 296 | 88 | 1,020.7 | 1.16 / 1.27 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.2 | 311 | 87 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.2 | 2.7 | 338 | 54 | 1,017.5 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 480.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 2.4 | 49 | 93 | 1,018.3 | 3.34 / 3.54 | 86 | 112.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 1.5 | 36 | 97 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.2 | 1.6 | 83 | 97 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 97 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 145 | 64 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 79 | 239.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 2.2 | 136 | 79 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 279.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 1.1 | 160 | 89 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 1.2 | 181 | 93 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mount Atlas?
Now 19.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 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 Mount Atlas today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 19:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Mount Atlas?
Local time is 19:01. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Mount Atlas?
Mount Atlas is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Mount Atlas?
Elevation about 569 m. DEM 561 m.
Where is Mount Atlas located?
It is at 37.86180, -79.36948 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mount Atlas in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry