Location & Surroundings
Tar Jacket Ridge is a ridge in Virginia, United States, at 1,150 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buena Vista, 15 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 225 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Fulcher Family Farms Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Tar Jacket Ridge is ridge in Amherst County, Virginia, United States.
It is located in Amherst County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Amherst 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
37° 46' 6" N, 79° 11' 12" W
- Elevation 1150 m (DEM: 1149 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 15:55
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 19:09
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tar Jacket Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tar Jacket Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 24.7 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
8.6 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 8.6 | 2.6 | 324 | 68 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 5.5 | 357 | 22 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 605.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.7 | 3.2 | 323 | 57 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 371.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.1 | 1.7 | 305 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.7 | 2.1 | 302 | 75 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 5.8 | 331 | 30 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 488.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 3.9 | 325 | 51 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 346.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 2.2 | 324 | 57 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.4 | 1.5 | 303 | 80 | 1,012.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 3.0 | 325 | 52 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 306.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.1 | 1.5 | 346 | 75 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 244.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.8 | 1.1 | 306 | 89 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.0 | 1.3 | 308 | 85 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tar Jacket Ridge?
Now 8.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 24.7 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Tar Jacket Ridge today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 19:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Tar Jacket Ridge?
Local time is 15:55. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Tar Jacket Ridge?
Tar Jacket Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Tar Jacket Ridge?
Elevation about 1,150 m. DEM 1,149 m.
Where is Tar Jacket Ridge located?
It is at 37.76847, -79.18670 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tar Jacket Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry