Location & Surroundings
The Straits is a channel in North Carolina, United States. The nearest larger town is Morehead City, 16 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 465 km to the north. The nearest airport is Morehead City State Port Terminal Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
The Straits is a channel.
It is located in Carteret County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Carteret 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
34° 42' 58" N, 76° 33' 17" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: -9999 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:55
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 17:06
- Day length 10 h 34 min
Nearby
Weather in The Straits
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Straits, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 20.1 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (293 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 17.2 | 0.9 | 293 | 43 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.2 | 3.7 | 246 | 65 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 218.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 5.2 | 265 | 66 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 5.4 | 280 | 70 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 5.8 | 289 | 42 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 468.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 4.0 | 342 | 55 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 219.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.9 | 2.1 | 326 | 55 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.3 | 1.7 | 352 | 59 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.4 | 3.8 | 227 | 48 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 465.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 4.6 | 233 | 71 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 207.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 3.4 | 272 | 76 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 1.8 | 317 | 73 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.2 | 2.0 | 180 | 56 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 310.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Straits?
Now 17.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 20.1 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 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 Straits today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 17:07 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in The Straits?
Local time is 20:55. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is The Straits?
The Straits is a channel.
What is the elevation of The Straits?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM -9,999 m.
Where is The Straits located?
It is at 34.71600, -76.55465 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Straits in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry