Location & Surroundings
Back Fork is a stream in West Virginia, United States, at 598 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oak Hill, 55 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 325 km to the east. The nearest airport is Herold Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Back Fork is river in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States.
It is located in Nicholas County, United States.
The elevation is around 598 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Nicholas 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
38° 21' 7" N, 80° 44' 27" W
- Elevation 598 m (DEM: 605 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:51
- Sunrise 07:37
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 10 h 59 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Back Fork
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Back Fork, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 15.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 463 W/m2.
Temperature
5.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (143 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,023.5 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 | 5.1 | 0.4 | 143 | 93 | 1,023.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 2.9 | 338 | 45 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 463.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.2 | 1.2 | 62 | 71 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 269.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.6 | 1.3 | 114 | 73 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.3 | 1.4 | 134 | 78 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 1.4 | 335 | 42 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 453.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.3 | 1.5 | 105 | 82 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.1 | 2.9 | 148 | 82 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 5.9 | 2.2 | 129 | 89 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 0.7 | 231 | 46 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 444.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.9 | 1.9 | 132 | 78 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 252.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.1 | 2.3 | 139 | 81 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.9 | 2.1 | 127 | 79 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Back Fork?
Now 5.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 15.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 463 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 Fork today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 00m.
What is the local time in Back Fork?
Local time is 18:51. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Back Fork?
Back Fork is a stream.
What is the elevation of Back Fork?
Elevation about 598 m. DEM 605 m.
Where is Back Fork located?
It is at 38.35205, -80.74093 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Back Fork in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry