Location & Surroundings
Knocklayd is a peak in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, at 514 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ballycastle, 5 km to the north. The national capital London is about 575 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Belfast International Airport, 56 km away.
Also known as: Cnoc Leithid
Overview
Knocklayd is mountain in the United Kingdom.
It is located in County Antrim, United Kingdom.
The elevation is around 514 metre.
Also known as: FR Cnoc Leithid
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in County Antrim
- 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
55° 9' 44" N, 6° 15' 4" W
- Elevation 514 m (DEM: 99 m)
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:43
- Sunrise 07:05
- Sunset 19:31
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Knocklayd
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Knocklayd, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 13.7 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 312 W/m2.
Temperature
10.4 C
Wind
8.2 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
15 %
Precip
0.85 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 | 10.4 | 8.2 | 276 | 84 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 7.2 | 288 | 72 | 1,025.5 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 76 | 311.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.9 | 2.5 | 299 | 79 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 300.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 3.8 | 159 | 77 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.0 | 3.5 | 202 | 91 | 1,026.3 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 3.6 | 245 | 79 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 22 | 173.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 2.8 | 188 | 89 | 1,027.1 | 0.19 / 0.23 | 25 | 342.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 3.5 | 191 | 94 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 5 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.3 | 3.5 | 195 | 95 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 2.8 | 319 | 95 | 1,028.7 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 100 | 33.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.7 | 1.3 | 358 | 96 | 1,027.5 | 2.31 / 3.13 | 100 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.8 | 1.9 | 341 | 95 | 1,026.1 | 4.05 / 7.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.4 | 3.3 | 324 | 86 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 5.54 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Knocklayd?
Now 10.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 13.7 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 312 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Knocklayd today?
Sunrise around 07:05 and sunset around 19:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Knocklayd?
Local time is 15:43. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Knocklayd?
Knocklayd is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Knocklayd?
Elevation about 514 m. DEM 99 m.
Where is Knocklayd located?
It is at 55.16211, -6.25102 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Knocklayd in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Knocklayd