Location & Surroundings
Van Dillon Dam is a dam in North Carolina, United States, at 879 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Galax, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 445 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Maxwell Airport, 12 km away.
Overview
Van Dillon Dam is dam in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Alleghany County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Alleghany County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 26' 30" N, 81° 2' 53" W
- Elevation 879 m (DEM: 892 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:19
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 17:21
- Day length 10 h 27 min
Nearby
Weather in Van Dillon Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Van Dillon Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 16.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Temperature
5.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,018.0 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 | 5.4 | 2.1 | 304 | 69 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.7 | 2.0 | 304 | 74 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 3.6 | 311 | 30 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 413.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.3 | 2.0 | 310 | 63 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 233.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.5 | 1.9 | 311 | 67 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.6 | 1.8 | 315 | 60 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 1.7 | 248 | 24 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 415.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 2.1 | 310 | 56 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 199.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.3 | 2.0 | 319 | 64 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.8 | 1.9 | 331 | 72 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 2.4 | 179 | 36 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 403.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.8 | 1.2 | 246 | 63 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 180.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.9 | 1.3 | 282 | 66 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Van Dillon Dam?
Now 5.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 16.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 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 Van Dillon Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 10h 27m.
What is the local time in Van Dillon Dam?
Local time is 11:19. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Van Dillon Dam?
Van Dillon Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Van Dillon Dam?
Elevation about 879 m. DEM 892 m.
Where is Van Dillon Dam located?
It is at 36.44180, -81.04814 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Van Dillon Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry