Location & Surroundings
Rich Mountain is a peak in North Carolina, United States, at 1,047 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fletcher, 6 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 615 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Cane Creek Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Rich Mountain is mountain in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Henderson County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Henderson 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° 24' 30" N, 82° 26' 12" W
- Elevation 1047 m (DEM: 1042 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 04:29
- Sunrise 07:48
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 10 h 50 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rich Mountain
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rich Mountain, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 372 W/m2.
Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (307 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,023.2 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 13.2 | 0.4 | 307 | 76 | 1,023.2 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.4 | 1.4 | 316 | 79 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.5 | 2.0 | 322 | 77 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 324 | 34 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 371.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.2 | 1.1 | 343 | 62 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 251.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.5 | 1.0 | 347 | 68 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.8 | 1.5 | 68 | 71 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 2.6 | 109 | 51 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 338.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.0 | 1.0 | 84 | 70 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 181.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.9 | 0.9 | 82 | 65 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.1 | 1.1 | 86 | 67 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 3.2 | 113 | 45 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 292.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.3 | 0.9 | 91 | 62 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 132.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rich Mountain?
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 372 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 Mountain today?
Sunrise around 07:48 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 10h 50m.
What is the local time in Rich Mountain?
Local time is 04:29. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Rich Mountain?
Rich Mountain is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Rich Mountain?
Elevation about 1,047 m. DEM 1,042 m.
Where is Rich Mountain located?
It is at 35.40845, -82.43679 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rich Mountain in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry