Location & Surroundings
Buford is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Knottsville, 24 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 880 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bigger (STOL) Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: Bell Store
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° 33' 51" N, 86° 59' 2" W
- Elevation 147 m (DEM: 150 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 114 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:18
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 16:38
- Day length 10 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Buford
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buford, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.1 to 11.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 329 W/m2.
Temperature
5.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,025.8 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 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 336 | 59 | 1,025.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.8 | 2.1 | 7 | 70 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.1 | 1.7 | 5 | 71 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.0 | 2.0 | 23 | 39 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 329.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.7 | 2.3 | 20 | 65 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 241.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.7 | 2.5 | 65 | 75 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.8 | 2.1 | 86 | 86 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.0 | 2.2 | 87 | 44 | 1,033.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 325.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.4 | 2.3 | 77 | 62 | 1,032.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 240.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.7 | 2.2 | 100 | 75 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.0 | 1.9 | 115 | 82 | 1,034.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.1 | 2.1 | 152 | 41 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 325.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.2 | 2.3 | 131 | 57 | 1,032.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 240.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buford?
Now 5.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.1 to 11.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 329 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 Buford today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 16:38 (local time). Day length about 10h 12m.
What is the local time in Buford?
Local time is 05:18. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Buford?
Buford is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buford?
Elevation about 147 m. DEM 150 m.
Where is Buford located?
It is at 37.56422, -86.98388 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buford in?
It is in United States.