Location & Surroundings
Raper Ridge is a ridge(s) in Virginia, United States, at 694 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wytheville, 16 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 410 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Twin County Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Raper Ridge is ridge in Wythe County, Virginia, United States.
It is located in Wythe County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Wythe County
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 53' 8" N, 80° 55' 23" W
- Elevation 694 m (DEM: 691 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:50
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 10 h 17 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Raper Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Raper Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 3.3 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 301 W/m2.
Temperature
1.1 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 314 | 87 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -0.3 | 5.2 | 315 | 83 | 1,017.6 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.3 | 5.9 | 312 | 60 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 81 | 301.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.4 | 5.8 | 313 | 65 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 80 | 161.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -0.1 | 4.9 | 309 | 80 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.5 | 4.7 | 319 | 84 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.6 | 4.8 | 329 | 60 | 1,027.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 171.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.8 | 3.4 | 329 | 73 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 70.6 | n/a |
| Monday | -1.1 | 1.4 | 319 | 91 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -2.4 | 1.3 | 326 | 93 | 1,034.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.9 | 1.0 | 25 | 45 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 378.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.2 | 0.7 | 346 | 80 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 212.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 0.0 | 0.6 | 253 | 91 | 1,035.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raper Ridge?
Now 1.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 3.3 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 301 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 Raper Ridge today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 17m.
What is the local time in Raper Ridge?
Local time is 07:50. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Raper Ridge?
Raper Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Raper Ridge?
Elevation about 694 m. DEM 691 m.
Where is Raper Ridge located?
It is at 36.88568, -80.92313 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Raper Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry