Location & Surroundings
Big Fork is a residential in Kentucky, United States, at 258 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hazard, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 580 km to the east. The nearest airport is Duff Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Big Fork is natural watercourse in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America.
It is located in Breathitt County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Breathitt 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° 22' 3" N, 83° 23' 54" W
- Elevation 258 m (DEM: 272 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:25
- Sunrise 07:53
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 10 h 48 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Big Fork
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Fork, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 318 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,024.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 14.3 | 1.0 | 92 | 55 | 1,024.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.2 | 1.3 | 160 | 61 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 1.2 | 189 | 62 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 2.0 | 223 | 36 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 317.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 1.1 | 168 | 57 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.1 | 1.4 | 177 | 73 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.2 | 1.4 | 201 | 77 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 246 | 32 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 414.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.6 | 1.1 | 197 | 51 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 262.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 1.4 | 195 | 62 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.1 | 0.5 | 210 | 69 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 27 | 38 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 304.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.2 | 1.9 | 76 | 67 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 201.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Fork?
Now 14.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 318 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 Fork today?
Sunrise around 07:53 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 10h 48m.
What is the local time in Big Fork?
Local time is 03:25. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Big Fork?
Big Fork is a stream.
What is the elevation of Big Fork?
Elevation about 258 m. DEM 272 m.
Where is Big Fork located?
It is at 37.36759, -83.39824 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Fork in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry