Location & Surroundings
Big Rock is a peak in Kentucky, United States, at 421 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Corbin, 23 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 635 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sky Airport, 25 km away.
Overview
Big Rock is mountain in Kentucky, United States of America.
It is located in Knox County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Knox County
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
-
Coordinates
36° 54' 42" N, 83° 50' 45" W
- Elevation 421 m (DEM: 429 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:17
- Sunrise 07:34
- Sunset 19:11
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Big Rock
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Rock, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 25.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,017.8 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 | 23.6 | 0.5 | 62 | 30 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 1.0 | 83 | 56 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 367.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.7 | 1.5 | 164 | 68 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.6 | 1.5 | 170 | 84 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 2.9 | 252 | 43 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 501.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 1.8 | 201 | 67 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 349.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.1 | 1.3 | 196 | 84 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 1.2 | 198 | 88 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.6 | 2.4 | 281 | 38 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 493.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 0.5 | 88 | 63 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 343.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.3 | 1.0 | 54 | 73 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.7 | 1.2 | 74 | 79 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.9 | 1.8 | 110 | 30 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 498.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Rock?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 25.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 501 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 Rock today?
Sunrise around 07:33 and sunset around 19:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Big Rock?
Local time is 22:17. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Big Rock?
Big Rock is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Big Rock?
Elevation about 421 m. DEM 429 m.
Where is Big Rock located?
It is at 36.91175, -83.84576 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Rock in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry