Location & Surroundings
Blocton is a settlement in West Virginia, United States, at 194 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pikeville, 39 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 480 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mingo County Airport, 14 km away.
Overview
Blocton is unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia.
It is located in Mingo County, United States.
The elevation is around 636 foot.
Also known as: Blocton, West Virginia, Blocton, WV
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Mingo County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 47' 48" N, 82° 20' 32" W
- Elevation 194 m (DEM: 195 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 94 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:18
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 10 h 20 min
Nearby
Weather in Blocton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Blocton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 18.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 368 W/m2.
Temperature
5.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,021.4 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 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 178 | 78 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 2.9 | 246 | 38 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 368.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.8 | 1.3 | 220 | 66 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 217.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.8 | 1.6 | 190 | 82 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.8 | 1.7 | 171 | 88 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 3.4 | 232 | 34 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 368.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.1 | 1.9 | 206 | 57 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 206.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.3 | 4.4 | 232 | 89 | 1,004.2 | 2.33 / 2.33 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.8 | 4.3 | 255 | 90 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.1 | 4.2 | 305 | 76 | 1,006.1 | 0.25 / 1.07 | 97 | 46.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.6 | 3.5 | 314 | 79 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 97 | 79.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.3 | 2.8 | 317 | 86 | 1,010.0 | 0.94 / 1.97 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 2.6 | 2.7 | 291 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Blocton?
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 18.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 368 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 Blocton today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 20m.
What is the local time in Blocton?
Local time is 14:18. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Blocton?
Blocton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Blocton?
Elevation about 194 m. DEM 195 m.
Where is Blocton located?
It is at 37.79677, -82.34209 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Blocton in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)