Location & Surroundings
Bens Branch is a stream in Kentucky, United States, at 442 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pikeville, 33 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 525 km to the east. The nearest airport is Caney Ridge Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Bens Branch is natural watercourse in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.
It is located in Letcher County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Letcher 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° 11' 21" N, 82° 36' 12" W
- Elevation 442 m (DEM: 444 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 476 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:34
- Sunrise 07:23
- Sunset 19:16
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bens Branch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bens Branch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 474 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 24.7 | 0.9 | 20 | 37 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.6 | 0.7 | 114 | 67 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 379.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 1.4 | 167 | 77 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.7 | 1.5 | 162 | 79 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 2.5 | 223 | 32 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 473.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 1.5 | 193 | 63 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 294.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.8 | 1.7 | 165 | 69 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.6 | 2.0 | 164 | 73 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.3 | 3.6 | 235 | 36 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 533.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.9 | 181 | 73 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 342.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 2.1 | 171 | 71 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 2.0 | 166 | 77 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.4 | 3.8 | 258 | 49 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 449.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bens Branch?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 474 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 Bens Branch today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 19:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Bens Branch?
Local time is 21:34. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Bens Branch?
Bens Branch is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bens Branch?
Elevation about 442 m. DEM 444 m.
Where is Bens Branch located?
It is at 37.18927, -82.60321 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bens Branch in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry