Location & Surroundings
Nelson Draft is a valley in Virginia, United States, at 531 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Staunton, 40 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 230 km to the east. The nearest airport is Singleton Airport, 17 km away.
Basic Data
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 14' 19" N, 79° 30' 59" W
- Elevation 531 m (DEM: 539 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:22
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 11 h 23 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nelson Draft
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nelson Draft, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 19.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 286 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 11.9 | 1.0 | 302 | 99 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.4 | 1.5 | 287 | 99 | 1,010.1 | 4.32 / 4.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 4.0 | 322 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 2.7 | 326 | 67 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 284.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.7 | 1.4 | 310 | 95 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 285.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.4 | 1.4 | 302 | 93 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.0 | 1.4 | 295 | 91 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 3.5 | 244 | 47 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 498.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.3 | 1.8 | 267 | 82 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 283.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.0 | 1.5 | 289 | 89 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.0 | 1.2 | 275 | 86 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 4.1 | 254 | 49 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 476.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.8 | 1.4 | 287 | 80 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 265.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nelson Draft?
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.9 to 19.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 286 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 Nelson Draft today?
Sunrise around 07:22 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 24m.
What is the local time in Nelson Draft?
Local time is 04:22. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Nelson Draft?
Nelson Draft is a valley.
What is the elevation of Nelson Draft?
Elevation about 531 m. DEM 539 m.
Where is Nelson Draft located?
It is at 38.23874, -79.51643 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nelson Draft in?
It is in United States.