Location & Surroundings
Walnut Knob is a peak in North Carolina, United States, at 771 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sawmills, 25 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 495 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Taylorsville Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Walnut Knob is mountain in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in Wilkes County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Wilkes 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° 0' 18" N, 81° 18' 42" W
- Elevation 771 m (DEM: 761 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 02:04
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 19:04
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other mountains nearby
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Weather in Walnut Knob
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Walnut Knob, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 404 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.1 | 0.4 | 152 | 90 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 0.8 | 349 | 97 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.2 | 1.2 | 350 | 95 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 1.4 | 61 | 29 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 403.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 1.3 | 19 | 57 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 342.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.7 | 1.3 | 350 | 66 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.3 | 1.9 | 22 | 70 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 122 | 44 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 541.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.9 | 0.4 | 103 | 74 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 341.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.3 | 0.4 | 321 | 91 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.7 | 0.6 | 274 | 92 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 196 | 45 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 531.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.8 | 1.2 | 225 | 69 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 332.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Walnut Knob?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 404 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 Walnut Knob today?
Sunrise around 07:22 and sunset around 19:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Walnut Knob?
Local time is 02:04. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Walnut Knob?
Walnut Knob is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Walnut Knob?
Elevation about 771 m. DEM 761 m.
Where is Walnut Knob located?
It is at 36.00513, -81.31176 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Walnut Knob in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry