Location & Surroundings
Putneys Lake Dam is a dam in North Carolina, United States, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wilson, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 355 km to the north. The nearest airport is Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Putneys Lake Dam is dam in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Wilson County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Wilson County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 47' 1" N, 77° 51' 59" W
- Elevation 38 m (DEM: 41 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:47
- Sunrise 07:19
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 11 h 14 min
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Weather in Putneys Lake Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Putneys Lake Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 17.7 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 W/m2.
Temperature
7.2 C
Wind
6.8 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,031.2 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 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 11 | 56 | 1,031.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 7.6 | 36 | 46 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 535.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 4.9 | 28 | 60 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 280.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 5.2 | 6 | 66 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.9 | 5.8 | 2 | 67 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 7.1 | 11 | 47 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 525.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.5 | 4.4 | 358 | 56 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 278.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.0 | 4.6 | 347 | 64 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.0 | 5.1 | 346 | 59 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 6.8 | 12 | 27 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 537.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.4 | 3.4 | 2 | 48 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 281.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.9 | 3.6 | 357 | 70 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.6 | 4.3 | 357 | 79 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Putneys Lake Dam?
Now 7.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 17.7 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 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 Putneys Lake Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:19 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 14m.
What is the local time in Putneys Lake Dam?
Local time is 15:47. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Putneys Lake Dam?
Putneys Lake Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Putneys Lake Dam?
Elevation about 38 m. DEM 41 m.
Where is Putneys Lake Dam located?
It is at 35.78349, -77.86637 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Putneys Lake Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry