Location & Surroundings
Wilson Knob is a peak in North Carolina, United States, at 1,068 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marion, 35 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 555 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mountain Wilderness Airpark, 24 km away.
Overview
Wilson Knob is mountain in North Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Mitchell County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Mitchell 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
35° 59' 14" N, 82° 7' 31" W
- Elevation 1068 m (DEM: 1064 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:32
- Sunrise 07:42
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 11 h 1 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Wilson Knob
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wilson Knob, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 16.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 W/m2.
Temperature
5.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,029.6 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 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 123 | 78 | 1,029.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.9 | 0.9 | 121 | 93 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 1.3 | 135 | 46 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 473.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.6 | 1.4 | 111 | 85 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 287.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.0 | 1.0 | 110 | 81 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.9 | 0.9 | 91 | 91 | 1,034.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.8 | 2.3 | 129 | 46 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 471.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.2 | 1.0 | 96 | 77 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 288.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.3 | 0.0 | 239 | 87 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.8 | 1.0 | 338 | 79 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 1.0 | 340 | 33 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 474.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.1 | 1.3 | 346 | 66 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 286.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.6 | 0.9 | 343 | 67 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wilson Knob?
Now 5.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 16.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 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 Wilson Knob today?
Sunrise around 07:42 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 00m.
What is the local time in Wilson Knob?
Local time is 08:32. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Wilson Knob?
Wilson Knob is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Wilson Knob?
Elevation about 1,068 m. DEM 1,064 m.
Where is Wilson Knob located?
It is at 35.98734, -82.12540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wilson Knob in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry