Location & Surroundings
Falling Branch is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 179 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Leitchfield, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 840 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rough River State Park Airport, 2 km away.
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° 35' 41" N, 86° 29' 50" W
- Elevation 179 m (DEM: 180 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:05
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 16:37
- Day length 10 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Falling Branch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Falling Branch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.8 to 9.0 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 336 W/m2.
Temperature
6.4 C
Wind
4.8 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 323 | 67 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.4 | 3.9 | 330 | 66 | 1,017.3 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 96 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.0 | 2.6 | 328 | 84 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.8 | 2.3 | 351 | 97 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.0 | 3.4 | 325 | 46 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 336.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.4 | 2.2 | 333 | 65 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 240.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.1 | 1.7 | 12 | 81 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.6 | 1.4 | 19 | 80 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.0 | 1.3 | 2 | 36 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 333.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.4 | 1.9 | 34 | 55 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 240.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.5 | 2.1 | 84 | 67 | 1,031.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.2 | 2.2 | 84 | 85 | 1,033.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.5 | 2.1 | 86 | 41 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 330.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Falling Branch?
Now 6.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.8 to 9.0 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 336 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 Falling Branch today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 16:37 (local time). Day length about 10h 14m.
What is the local time in Falling Branch?
Local time is 00:05. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Falling Branch?
Falling Branch is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Falling Branch?
Elevation about 179 m. DEM 180 m.
Where is Falling Branch located?
It is at 37.59478, -86.49720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Falling Branch in?
It is in United States.