Location & Surroundings
Elk Branch is a stream in Kentucky, United States, at 265 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hazard, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 565 km to the east. The nearest airport is Wendell H Ford Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Elk Branch is natural watercourse in Perry County, Kentucky, United States of America; geonames ID = 4291004.
It is located in Perry County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Perry 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° 13' 9" N, 83° 9' 16" W
- Elevation 265 m (DEM: 271 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 109 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:02
- Sunrise 07:29
- Sunset 19:12
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Elk Branch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elk Branch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 258 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,019.0 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 | 16.5 | 0.5 | 57 | 90 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 1.1 | 338 | 91 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 0.7 | 294 | 65 | 1,018.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 257.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 1.1 | 353 | 80 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 230.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.2 | 1.3 | 15 | 77 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.3 | 1.1 | 35 | 82 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 2.9 | 25 | 43 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 520.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 1.6 | 63 | 61 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 359.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.4 | 1.5 | 78 | 75 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.1 | 1.0 | 98 | 79 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 0.6 | 281 | 33 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 527.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 1.0 | 114 | 61 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 355.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.8 | 1.7 | 178 | 82 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elk Branch?
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 258 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 Elk Branch today?
Sunrise around 07:29 and sunset around 19:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Elk Branch?
Local time is 12:02. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Elk Branch?
Elk Branch is a stream.
What is the elevation of Elk Branch?
Elevation about 265 m. DEM 271 m.
Where is Elk Branch located?
It is at 37.21926, -83.15434 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elk Branch in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry