Location & Surroundings
The Friar is a peak in Virginia, United States, at 1,007 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buena Vista, 22 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 220 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Fulcher Family Farms Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
The Friar is mountain in Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Amherst County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Amherst 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
37° 46' 11" N, 79° 6' 22" W
- Elevation 1007 m (DEM: 993 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 04:32
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 19:01
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Friar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Friar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 17.8 | 0.8 | 226 | 63 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 1.1 | 254 | 74 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 1.5 | 296 | 73 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 2.9 | 220 | 28 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 563.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 0.7 | 225 | 52 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 338.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 1.7 | 287 | 62 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 1.6 | 283 | 62 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.4 | 3.6 | 260 | 34 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 514.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.3 | 1.9 | 331 | 63 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 248.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 1.4 | 65 | 87 | 1,018.5 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.1 | 2.0 | 49 | 98 | 1,021.8 | 1.76 / 1.91 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.1 | 1.7 | 45 | 92 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 100 | 83.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.2 | 1.0 | 71 | 98 | 1,023.9 | 8.42 / 9.30 | 100 | 12.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Friar?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 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 The Friar today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 19:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in The Friar?
Local time is 04:32. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is The Friar?
The Friar is a mountain.
What is the elevation of The Friar?
Elevation about 1,007 m. DEM 993 m.
Where is The Friar located?
It is at 37.76986, -79.10614 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Friar in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry