No Watches or Warnings for Dark Ridge
Change location by the zip code or city,state: or search for other weather forecast locations in North Carolina by name.
Weather Conditions for Dark Ridge, North Carolina : Avery County
Issued: 6:39 am EDT Sep 16, 2026 Latitude: 36.2240129 Longitude: -81.9392827 View on Google Maps

MouseOver for Detail Forecast
Today Tonight Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
Sunny on Today Mostly Clear on Tonight 30% chance of thunderstorms on Thursday 60% chance of thunderstorms on Friday 40% chance of thunderstorms on Saturday 60% chance of thunderstorms on Sunday 70% chance of thunderstorms on Monday 70% chance of  on Tuesday
High: 80°F Low: 62°F High: 80°F High: 78°F High: 76°F High: 77°F High: 77°F High: 74°F
Low: 64°F Low: 63°F Low: 62°F Low: 62°F Low: 62°F  
Sunny Mostly Clear Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Partly Sunny
Current Conditions at
BOONE - (KTNB)
59°
Clear
Mist
as of 7:35 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 100%
Dew Point: 59°F
Visibility: 2 1/2 Miles
Pressure: 30.46 in.
Flight Rule: IFR
Wind Data
Calm
Current Conditions at
BRISTOL - (KTRI)
61°
Mostly Clear
Mist
as of 6:53 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 100%
Dew Point: 61°F
Visibility: 6 Miles
Pressure: 30.38 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Few at 25000ft
Current Conditions at
ABINGDON - (KVJI)
63°
Clear
as of 7:35 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 93%
Dew Point: 61°F
Visibility: 8 Miles
Pressure: 30.42 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
5 MPH
070° East
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
JEFFERSON/ASHE COUNTY - (KGEV)
59°
Mostly Cloudy
Mist
as of 7:35 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 100%
Dew Point: 59°F
Visibility: 3/4 Miles
Pressure: 30.46 in.
Flight Rule: LIFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Broken at 300ft
Sunny on Today Today... Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Mostly Clear on Tonight Tonight... Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light south southeast wind.

30% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Thursday... A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Cloudy on Thursday Night Thursday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

60% chance of thunderstorms Friday Friday... A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

30% chance of thunderstorms Friday Night Friday Night... A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

40% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Saturday... A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

30% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Night Saturday Night... A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

60% chance of thunderstorms Sunday Sunday... Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

60% chance of thunderstorms Sunday Night Sunday Night... Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

70% chance of thunderstorms Monday Monday... Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

60% chance of thunderstorms Monday Night Monday Night... Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

70% chance of  Tuesday Tuesday... Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

North Carolina's Warnings, Watches, and AdvisoriesNorth Carolina's Watches, Warnings, and Advisories

Current Radar Image


Sun Almanac for Dark Ridge, North Carolina
Astronomical Sunrise 15:45 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 16:15 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 16:46 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 17:11 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 0 Hours 23 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 05:34 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 06:00 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 06:30 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 07:00 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 1 Hours 14 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 3 Hours 15 Minutes

Click for yearly Sun Almanac for Dark Ridge
Moon Almanac for Dark Ridge, North Carolina
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28%
Moon Age: 5.26 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 249,744 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Dark Ridge:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

Moonrise:12:54 pm Wed29.9%
High Moon:05:42 pm Wed31.7%
Moonset:10:26 pm Wed33.5%
New Moon: Thu Sep 10
First Quarter: Fri Sep 18
Full Moon: Sat Sep 26
Last Quarter: Sat Oct 3
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
Click for Monthly Moon Almanac