Location & Surroundings
Braxton is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 269 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Harrodsburg, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 685 km to the east. The nearest airport is Harrodsburg-Mercer County Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Wheatland
Basic Data
- 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° 50' 29" N, 84° 48' 20" W
- Elevation 269 m (DEM: 272 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:28
- Sunrise 07:07
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 10 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Braxton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Braxton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 7.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 19.0 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 372 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
7.7 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.0 | 7.7 | 183 | 90 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 4.8 | 219 | 95 | 1,009.6 | 12.02 / 12.02 | 94 | 31.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.8 | 2.3 | 260 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.7 | 2.6 | 211 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 5.7 | 234 | 51 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 371.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.7 | 3.2 | 216 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 246.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.0 | 2.8 | 240 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.5 | 2.9 | 269 | 88 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.4 | 4.9 | 292 | 78 | 1,016.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 182.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 2.8 | 328 | 69 | 1,018.9 | 0.03 / 0.12 | 99 | 42.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.9 | 2.4 | 346 | 80 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.7 | 1.6 | 322 | 87 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.2 | 3.0 | 338 | 53 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 361.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Braxton?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 7.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 19.0 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 372 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 Braxton today?
Sunrise around 07:07 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 10h 30m.
What is the local time in Braxton?
Local time is 00:28. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Braxton?
Braxton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Braxton?
Elevation about 269 m. DEM 272 m.
Where is Braxton located?
It is at 37.84147, -84.80550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Braxton in?
It is in United States.