Location & Surroundings
Buchanan Fork is a residential in Kentucky, United States, at 276 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Morehead, 49 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 575 km to the east. The nearest airport is Julian Carroll Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Buchanan Fork is natural watercourse in Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America.
It is located in Wolfe County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Wolfe County
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 44' 25" N, 83° 28' 13" W
- Elevation 276 m (DEM: 276 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:38
- Sunrise 07:05
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 10 h 24 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buchanan Fork
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buchanan Fork, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 14.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 384 W/m2.
Temperature
11.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 11.7 | 2.7 | 315 | 48 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.4 | 1.3 | 336 | 68 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 237.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.6 | 0.7 | 267 | 74 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.6 | 1.0 | 242 | 81 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 3.1 | 243 | 35 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 383.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.1 | 2.6 | 241 | 63 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 240.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.5 | 2.3 | 233 | 71 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.8 | 1.9 | 235 | 76 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.4 | 2.4 | 271 | 41 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 370.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.7 | 1.1 | 259 | 62 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 232.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.1 | 2.0 | 208 | 75 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.8 | 2.2 | 211 | 85 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.5 | 3.4 | 245 | 42 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 361.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buchanan Fork?
Now 11.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 14.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 384 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 Buchanan Fork today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 26m.
What is the local time in Buchanan Fork?
Local time is 22:38. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Buchanan Fork?
Buchanan Fork is a stream.
What is the elevation of Buchanan Fork?
Elevation about 276 m. DEM 276 m.
Where is Buchanan Fork located?
It is at 37.74036, -83.47018 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buchanan Fork in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry