Location & Surroundings
Sheep Knob is a peak in North Carolina, United States, at 716 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marion, 8 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 570 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Patton Valley Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Sheep Knob is mountain in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in McDowell County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in McDowell 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° 42' 45" N, 82° 5' 37" W
- Elevation 716 m (DEM: 732 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 08:16
- Sunrise 07:38
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 11 h 10 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sheep Knob
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sheep Knob, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Temperature
7.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,025.7 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 | 7.9 | 1.8 | 316 | 59 | 1,025.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.3 | 2.0 | 319 | 55 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 119 | 22 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 509.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.6 | 1.7 | 320 | 51 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 313.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 1.3 | 326 | 55 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.7 | 1.4 | 311 | 60 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 149 | 34 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 493.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.2 | 2.1 | 318 | 59 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 302.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.8 | 2.1 | 317 | 63 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.1 | 2.3 | 317 | 67 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 27 | 28 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 496.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.4 | 2.1 | 320 | 61 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 301.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.8 | 1.4 | 317 | 67 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sheep Knob?
Now 7.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 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 Sheep Knob today?
Sunrise around 07:38 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Sheep Knob?
Local time is 08:16. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Sheep Knob?
Sheep Knob is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Sheep Knob?
Elevation about 716 m. DEM 732 m.
Where is Sheep Knob located?
It is at 35.71262, -82.09372 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sheep Knob in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry