Location & Surroundings
Ritchie Dam is a dam in North Carolina, United States, at 387 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saint Stephens, 35 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 480 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Southern Skies Airport, 12 km away.
Overview
Ritchie Dam is dam in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Wilkes County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Wilkes County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
-
Coordinates
36° 4' 0" N, 81° 10' 53" W
- Elevation 387 m (DEM: 392 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 64 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:03
- Sunrise 07:29
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 11 h 22 min
Other dams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ritchie Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ritchie Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,017.6 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 | 16.7 | 1.5 | 304 | 84 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.3 | 1.6 | 319 | 77 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 2.3 | 207 | 37 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 503.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 253 | 70 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 305.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 1.4 | 322 | 80 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 0.7 | 306 | 73 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 1.8 | 197 | 44 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 404.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.0 | 210 | 72 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 293.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.0 | 0.8 | 242 | 83 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 1.1 | 251 | 91 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 3.3 | 216 | 47 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 486.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 3.9 | 316 | 64 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 253.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.5 | 5.0 | 327 | 61 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ritchie Dam?
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 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 Ritchie Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:29 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in Ritchie Dam?
Local time is 08:03. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Ritchie Dam?
Ritchie Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Ritchie Dam?
Elevation about 387 m. DEM 392 m.
Where is Ritchie Dam located?
It is at 36.06680, -81.18147 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ritchie Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry