Location & Surroundings
Broad Ford is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Leitchfield, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 810 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lakeview Airport, 9 km away.
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° 22' 53" N, 86° 4' 46" W
- Elevation 198 m (DEM: 195 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 74 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:39
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Broad Ford
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Broad Ford, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,024.0 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 | 34.1 | 2.7 | 221 | 44 | 1,024.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 2.1 | 176 | 55 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 413.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 2.4 | 194 | 73 | 1,023.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 231 | 79 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.5 | 2.4 | 274 | 36 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 524.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 1.6 | 348 | 47 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 403.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.9 | 222 | 63 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 240 | 74 | 1,020.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.7 | 1.5 | 317 | 35 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 522.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 1.6 | 22 | 47 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 428.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 3.0 | 92 | 82 | 1,016.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 2.1 | 184 | 78 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.1 | 3.5 | 232 | 34 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 519.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Broad Ford?
Now 34.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 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 Broad Ford today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Broad Ford?
Local time is 19:39. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Broad Ford?
Broad Ford is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Broad Ford?
Elevation about 198 m. DEM 195 m.
Where is Broad Ford located?
It is at 37.38144, -86.07941 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Broad Ford in?
It is in United States.