Location & Surroundings
Murphy Junction is a settlement in North Carolina, United States, at 611 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Asheville, 2 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 610 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Asheville Airpark, 2 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 35' 46" N, 82° 34' 40" W
- Elevation 611 m (DEM: 616 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 259 p/km²
- Built-up 10.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:19
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Murphy Junction
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Murphy Junction, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 17.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 309 W/m2.
Temperature
9.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,030.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 9.5 | 1.0 | 121 | 76 | 1,030.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.8 | 0.9 | 149 | 67 | 1,030.6 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 27.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.2 | 1.0 | 142 | 80 | 1,030.2 | 0.69 / 0.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.7 | 1.4 | 141 | 78 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 3.5 | 143 | 48 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 309.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.3 | 1.7 | 133 | 77 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 227.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.9 | 1.6 | 140 | 87 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.9 | 1.3 | 136 | 95 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.9 | 4.1 | 148 | 56 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 409.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.2 | 2.2 | 133 | 88 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 249.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.5 | 3.5 | 141 | 87 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.7 | 2.7 | 141 | 95 | 1,017.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.7 | 3.1 | 137 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.34 / 0.42 | 100 | 33.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Murphy Junction?
Now 9.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 17.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 309 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 Murphy Junction today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Murphy Junction?
Local time is 20:19. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Murphy Junction?
Murphy Junction is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Murphy Junction?
Elevation about 611 m. DEM 616 m.
Where is Murphy Junction located?
It is at 35.59622, -82.57790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Murphy Junction in?
It is in United States.