Location & Surroundings
Buck Fork is a stream in West Virginia, United States, at 233 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dunbar, 23 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 425 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mallory Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Buck Fork is river in Boone County, West Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Boone County, United States.
The elevation is around 233 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Boone 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
38° 9' 29" N, 81° 48' 50" W
- Elevation 233 m (DEM: 251 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:43
- Sunrise 07:43
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 10 h 55 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buck Fork
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buck Fork, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,026.4 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 | 11.2 | 1.3 | 57 | 73 | 1,026.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.8 | 1.3 | 122 | 81 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.0 | 1.5 | 123 | 86 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 185 | 40 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 439.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.6 | 1.3 | 89 | 68 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 262.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.2 | 1.9 | 131 | 75 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.1 | 1.8 | 131 | 79 | 1,032.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 150 | 37 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 438.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.0 | 1.7 | 109 | 60 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 263.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.9 | 1.5 | 143 | 72 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.3 | 1.2 | 162 | 83 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 1.3 | 326 | 38 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 432.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.4 | 0.8 | 43 | 64 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 256.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buck Fork?
Now 11.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 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 Fork today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 10h 55m.
What is the local time in Buck Fork?
Local time is 01:43. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Buck Fork?
Buck Fork is a stream.
What is the elevation of Buck Fork?
Elevation about 233 m. DEM 251 m.
Where is Buck Fork located?
It is at 38.15815, -81.81401 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buck Fork in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry