Location & Surroundings
The Straits is a channel in North Carolina, United States, at -1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kill Devil Hills, 46 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 360 km to the north. The nearest airport is Hyde County, 25 km away.
Overview
The Straits is a channel.
It is located in Tyrrell County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Tyrrell 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
35° 45' 56" N, 76° 3' 54" W
- Elevation -1 m (DEM: 1 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 22:34
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 11 h 36 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 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,015.2 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 | 24.5 | 1.2 | 105 | 43 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 1.4 | 162 | 91 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 303.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.7 | 1.6 | 214 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.1 | 1.9 | 245 | 86 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.0 | 246 | 39 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 431.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 2.4 | 210 | 70 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 215.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 1.5 | 288 | 76 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 2.7 | 22 | 73 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 3.8 | 29 | 50 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 295.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 2.7 | 37 | 65 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 141.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 2.6 | 65 | 66 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 3.5 | 79 | 71 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 4.2 | 90 | 54 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 291.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Straits?
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 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 07:03 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in The Straits?
Local time is 22:34. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is The Straits?
The Straits is a channel.
What is the elevation of The Straits?
Elevation about -1 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is The Straits located?
It is at 35.76544, -76.06492 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Straits in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry