Location & Surroundings
The Peak is a peak in North Carolina, United States, at 1,070 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Galax, 31 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 455 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Maxwell Airport, 7 km away.
Overview
The Peak is mountain in North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Alleghany County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Alleghany 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
36° 27' 26" N, 81° 9' 37" W
- Elevation 1070 m (DEM: 1063 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:03
- Sunrise 07:29
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 11 h 21 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Peak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Peak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,017.3 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 | 25.7 | 2.7 | 268 | 45 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 2.0 | 296 | 79 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 304.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.9 | 1.9 | 309 | 84 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 2.1 | 310 | 83 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 1.9 | 234 | 41 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 501.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 1.5 | 303 | 81 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 302.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 1.8 | 301 | 83 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 310 | 84 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.5 | 1.8 | 199 | 51 | 1,018.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 13 | 441.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 252 | 83 | 1,018.6 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 17 | 276.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 1.1 | 243 | 92 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 1.7 | 284 | 93 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.7 | 5.6 | 263 | 45 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 487.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Peak?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 501 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 Peak today?
Sunrise around 07:29 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in The Peak?
Local time is 00:03. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is The Peak?
The Peak is a mountain.
What is the elevation of The Peak?
Elevation about 1,070 m. DEM 1,063 m.
Where is The Peak located?
It is at 36.45735, -81.16037 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Peak in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry