Location & Surroundings
Buck Ford Bend is a stream bend in Alabama, United States, at 172 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Guntersville, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 965 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Flint River Ranch Airport, 14 km away.
Basic Data
- Type stream bend (STMB)
- a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 30' 29" N, 86° 23' 24" W
- Elevation 172 m (DEM: 176 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:02
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 16:45
- Day length 10 h 33 min
Nearby
Weather in Buck Ford Bend
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buck Ford Bend, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 20.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 386 W/m2.
Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,021.7 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 | 8.7 | 0.6 | 313 | 82 | 1,021.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.9 | 291 | 36 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 385.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.8 | 0.7 | 302 | 52 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 283.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.6 | 0.6 | 318 | 62 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.0 | 0.3 | 237 | 68 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 2.7 | 247 | 52 | 1,014.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 67 | 219.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.9 | 2.6 | 225 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 170.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 3.3 | 266 | 92 | 1,010.5 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.8 | 2.1 | 288 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 5.2 | 311 | 49 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 385.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.8 | 2.1 | 330 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 277.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.0 | 2.1 | 343 | 77 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 3.2 | 1.5 | 325 | 79 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 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 Buck Ford Bend?
Now 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 20.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 386 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 Buck Ford Bend today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 16:45 (local time). Day length about 10h 32m.
What is the local time in Buck Ford Bend?
Local time is 15:02. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Buck Ford Bend?
Buck Ford Bend is a stream bend.
What is the elevation of Buck Ford Bend?
Elevation about 172 m. DEM 176 m.
Where is Buck Ford Bend located?
It is at 34.50815, -86.38999 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buck Ford Bend in?
It is in United States.