Location & Surroundings
Wiggins Ridge is a ridge(s) in North Carolina, United States, at 646 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marion, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 560 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Patton Valley Airport, 23 km away.
Overview
Wiggins Ridge is ridge in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in McDowell County, United States.
The elevation is around 646 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in McDowell County
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 47' 39" N, 82° 3' 48" W
- Elevation 646 m (DEM: 665 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 03:48
- Sunrise 07:33
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 11 h 20 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Wiggins Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wiggins Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 18.7 | 1.3 | 313 | 78 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 1.6 | 313 | 80 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 1.4 | 319 | 78 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 1.5 | 162 | 45 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 491.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 0.5 | 266 | 82 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 309.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 0.9 | 289 | 85 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 1.4 | 308 | 86 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 230 | 45 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 488.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.8 | 3.5 | 310 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 38 | 205.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.8 | 6.0 | 316 | 74 | 1,017.1 | 0.13 / 0.28 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.5 | 3.8 | 327 | 75 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 80 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.5 | 3.8 | 332 | 50 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 13 | 378.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.6 | 2.3 | 331 | 75 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 317.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wiggins Ridge?
Now 18.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 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 Wiggins Ridge today?
Sunrise around 07:33 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 21m.
What is the local time in Wiggins Ridge?
Local time is 03:48. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Wiggins Ridge?
Wiggins Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Wiggins Ridge?
Elevation about 646 m. DEM 665 m.
Where is Wiggins Ridge located?
It is at 35.79429, -82.06345 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wiggins Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry