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Weather Conditions for Hounds Ear, North Carolina : Watauga County
Issued: 8:00 am EDT Aug 29, 2026 Latitude: 36.1779062 Longitude: -81.7451087 View on Google Maps

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20% chance of thunderstorms on Today Morning Fog on Tonight 30% chance of thunderstorms on Sunday Sunny on Monday Sunny on Tuesday 30% chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday 30% chance of thunderstorms on Thursday 50% chance of thunderstorms on Friday
High: 76°F Low: 62°F High: 79°F High: 82°F High: 84°F High: 84°F High: 84°F High: 83°F
Low: 61°F Low: 65°F Low: 66°F Low: 66°F Low: 65°F  
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Hourly forecast

Hounds Ear, nc · Next 24 hours · Eastern time (EST/EDT)

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Current Conditions at
BOONE - (KTNB)
57°
Cloudy
Mist
as of 7:35 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 100%
Dew Point: 57°F
Visibility: 4 Miles
Pressure: 30.10 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
Calm
Current Conditions at
JEFFERSON/ASHE COUNTY - (KGEV)
59°
Cloudy
as of 7:35 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 82%
Dew Point: 54°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.08 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
9 MPH
Gust: 20 MPH
290° West
Cloud Level(s): Solid Overcast at 1500ft
Current Conditions at
MORGANTON - (KMRN)
63°
Clear
as of 7:35 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 88%
Dew Point: 59°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.00 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
HICKORY - (KHKY)
63°
Clear
as of 6:53 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 82%
Dew Point: 57°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.98 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
3 MPH
280° West
Cloud Level(s): Clear
20% chance of thunderstorms Today Today... Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Morning Fog on Tonight Tonight... Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

30% chance of thunderstorms Sunday Sunday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

30% chance of thunderstorms Sunday Night Sunday Night... A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunny on Monday Monday... Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

Mostly Clear on Monday Night Monday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Sunny, with a high near 84.

Mostly Clear on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

30% chance of thunderstorms Wednesday Wednesday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

30% chance of thunderstorms Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

30% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Thursday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

30% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Night Thursday Night... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

50% chance of thunderstorms Friday Friday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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Sun Almanac for Hounds Ear, North Carolina
Astronomical Sunrise 16:06 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 16:36 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 17:06 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 17:32 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: -1 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 04:55 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 05:21 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 05:51 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 06:21 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: 0 Hours 15 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 1 Hours 15 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Hounds Ear, North Carolina
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.79 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 246,508 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Hounds Ear:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

Moonrise:09:36 am Mon3.8%
High Moon:02:43 pm Mon4.7%
Moonset:07:45 pm Mon5.6%
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
First Quarter: Sun Oct 18
Full Moon: Mon Oct 26
Last Quarter: Sun Nov 1
New Moon: Mon Nov 9
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