Location & Surroundings
Back Branch is a stream in Kentucky, United States, at 283 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hazard, 47 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 555 km to the east. The nearest airport is Jackson, Carroll Airport, 15 km away.
Overview
Back Branch is natural watercourse in Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America.
It is located in Magoffin County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Magoffin 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
37° 40' 32" N, 83° 11' 19" W
- Elevation 283 m (DEM: 297 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:31
- Sunrise 07:05
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 10 h 23 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Back Branch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Back Branch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 15.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 374 W/m2.
Temperature
14.4 C
Wind
3.0 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,018.5 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 | 14.4 | 3.0 | 247 | 35 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.2 | 2.3 | 249 | 63 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 239.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.7 | 2.5 | 229 | 74 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.9 | 2.1 | 231 | 79 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 2.7 | 279 | 40 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 373.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.5 | 1.1 | 259 | 62 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 232.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.1 | 2.0 | 209 | 73 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.3 | 2.2 | 215 | 79 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.9 | 3.2 | 251 | 43 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 363.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.7 | 1.9 | 243 | 71 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 207.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.6 | 1.9 | 214 | 83 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.6 | 1.7 | 210 | 88 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.2 | 3.0 | 225 | 36 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 366.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Back Branch?
Now 14.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 15.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 374 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 Back Branch today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 10h 24m.
What is the local time in Back Branch?
Local time is 22:31. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Back Branch?
Back Branch is a stream.
What is the elevation of Back Branch?
Elevation about 283 m. DEM 297 m.
Where is Back Branch located?
It is at 37.67565, -83.18851 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Back Branch in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry