Location & Surroundings
Fords is a settlement in Louisiana, United States, at 76 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grambling, 26 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 1600 km to the east. The nearest airport is Arcadia-Bienville Parish Airport, 5 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
32° 32' 54" N, 92° 59' 44" W
- Elevation 76 m (DEM: 94 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
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 19:23
- Sunrise 07:21
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Fords
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fords, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,021.0 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 | 28.4 | 2.3 | 94 | 20 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 72 | 35 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 410.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.2 | 2.3 | 90 | 42 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.4 | 1.5 | 133 | 56 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 2.2 | 142 | 27 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 419.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 2.3 | 97 | 41 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 404.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.8 | 2.6 | 129 | 44 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.2 | 2.0 | 141 | 56 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.9 | 2.5 | 95 | 23 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 407.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.9 | 82 | 37 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 338.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.7 | 2.3 | 92 | 45 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 2.0 | 109 | 59 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 2.8 | 109 | 27 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 355.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fords?
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 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 Fords today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 11m.
What is the local time in Fords?
Local time is 19:23. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Fords?
Fords is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fords?
Elevation about 76 m. DEM 94 m.
Where is Fords located?
It is at 32.54821, -92.99544 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fords in?
It is in United States.