Location & Surroundings
Rich Knob is a peak in North Carolina, United States, at 1,283 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cullowhee, 50 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 720 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Tusquittee Landing Airport, 12 km away.
Overview
Rich Knob is mountain in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Cherokee County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Cherokee 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
35° 11' 26" N, 83° 42' 43" W
- Elevation 1283 m (DEM: 1284 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:33
- Sunrise 07:39
- Sunset 19:02
- Day length 11 h 23 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rich Knob
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rich Knob, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Temperature
13.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,021.4 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 | 13.3 | 1.1 | 22 | 77 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 0.7 | 290 | 39 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 505.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 0.3 | 272 | 81 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 337.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 1.0 | 77 | 89 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 0.8 | 54 | 89 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 0.9 | 248 | 42 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 492.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 0.9 | 166 | 74 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 331.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 0.8 | 159 | 85 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.9 | 0.9 | 221 | 89 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 4.4 | 256 | 48 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 486.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.3 | 3.0 | 308 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 100 | 282.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.9 | 5.4 | 346 | 85 | 1,021.8 | 0.10 / 0.52 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.1 | 2.3 | 356 | 83 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rich Knob?
Now 13.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 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 Rich Knob today?
Sunrise around 07:39 and sunset around 19:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Rich Knob?
Local time is 18:33. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Rich Knob?
Rich Knob is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Rich Knob?
Elevation about 1,283 m. DEM 1,284 m.
Where is Rich Knob located?
It is at 35.19065, -83.71184 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rich Knob in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry