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 06:46
- 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 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 18.4 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 373 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
5.2 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 18.4 | 5.2 | 216 | 94 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.4 | 2.7 | 269 | 97 | 1,011.3 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.7 | 2.4 | 217 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 5.3 | 237 | 51 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 372.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 3.1 | 214 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 245.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 2.8 | 232 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.2 | 3.0 | 261 | 90 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.7 | 4.7 | 292 | 76 | 1,015.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 225.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.7 | 2.5 | 318 | 84 | 1,018.9 | 0.10 / 0.22 | 91 | 49.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.2 | 2.5 | 330 | 84 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.8 | 1.6 | 325 | 88 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.2 | 3.4 | 328 | 53 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 364.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.3 | 2.2 | 346 | 76 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 233.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Braxton?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 18.4 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 373 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 06:46. 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.