Location & Surroundings
The Launch is a channel in North Carolina, United States. The nearest larger town is Elizabeth City, 30 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Knight's Landing LLC Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
The Launch is a channel.
It is located in Currituck County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Currituck County
- Type channel (CHN)
- the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 30' 14" N, 76° 2' 31" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: 1 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 298 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:30
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 17:02
- Day length 10 h 29 min
Nearby
Weather in The Launch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Launch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.2 to 16.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
4.6 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,013.6 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 | 16.3 | 4.6 | 328 | 53 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.2 | 2.6 | 308 | 57 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 201.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.9 | 5.0 | 332 | 63 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.2 | 3.4 | 312 | 69 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 1.7 | 262 | 44 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 419.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.8 | 3.7 | 223 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 202.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.7 | 5.5 | 242 | 69 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.6 | 4.6 | 274 | 69 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.9 | 5.1 | 298 | 41 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 445.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.6 | 2.4 | 289 | 54 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 200.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.9 | 1.8 | 333 | 65 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.0 | 1.6 | 242 | 67 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 4.7 | 240 | 41 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 437.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Launch?
Now 16.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.2 to 16.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 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 Launch today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 17:03 (local time). Day length about 10h 31m.
What is the local time in The Launch?
Local time is 20:30. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is The Launch?
The Launch is a channel.
What is the elevation of The Launch?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is The Launch located?
It is at 36.50377, -76.04187 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Launch in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry