Location & Surroundings
Big Branch is a stream in Kentucky, United States, at 143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Leitchfield, 22 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 825 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lakeview Airport, 10 km away.
Overview
Big Branch is natural watercourse in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States of America.
It is located in Edmonson County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Edmonson 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° 16' 58" N, 86° 15' 26" W
- Elevation 143 m (DEM: 148 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:51
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Big Branch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Branch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 34.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 537 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 19.1 | 2.8 | 102 | 64 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 2.5 | 157 | 79 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.8 | 4.3 | 227 | 40 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 536.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 2.7 | 165 | 51 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 443.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 2.8 | 184 | 59 | 1,022.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 2.8 | 191 | 71 | 1,024.7 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 35 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.0 | 3.5 | 230 | 45 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 456.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 0.8 | 190 | 55 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 397.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.0 | 2.5 | 180 | 65 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 205 | 71 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.7 | 3.0 | 259 | 33 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 524.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 2.1 | 198 | 49 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 317.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 1.0 | 253 | 78 | 1,021.1 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Branch?
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 34.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 537 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 Big Branch today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Big Branch?
Local time is 08:51. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Big Branch?
Big Branch is a stream.
What is the elevation of Big Branch?
Elevation about 143 m. DEM 148 m.
Where is Big Branch located?
It is at 37.28283, -86.25720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Branch in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry