Location & Surroundings
Wolf Branch is a stream in North Carolina, United States, at 797 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Galax, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 445 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Maxwell Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Wolf Branch is river 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 stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 27' 57" N, 81° 4' 9" W
- Elevation 797 m (DEM: 810 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- 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
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Wolf Branch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wolf Branch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 16.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Temperature
5.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,018.1 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 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 303 | 70 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.4 | 2.2 | 302 | 75 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.4 | 3.7 | 311 | 31 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 413.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.9 | 2.0 | 308 | 65 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 233.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.2 | 1.9 | 310 | 68 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.4 | 1.9 | 314 | 60 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 1.8 | 256 | 24 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 415.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.9 | 2.0 | 309 | 57 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 200.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.0 | 2.1 | 319 | 65 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.5 | 1.9 | 330 | 73 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 2.5 | 179 | 37 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 403.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.4 | 1.2 | 245 | 64 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 180.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.7 | 1.3 | 280 | 66 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 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 Wolf Branch?
Now 5.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 16.4 C, max wind 3.7 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 Wolf Branch today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 10h 27m.
What is the local time in Wolf Branch?
Local time is 11:19. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Wolf Branch?
Wolf Branch is a stream.
What is the elevation of Wolf Branch?
Elevation about 797 m. DEM 810 m.
Where is Wolf Branch located?
It is at 36.46596, -81.06925 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wolf Branch in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry