Location & Surroundings
Fork Ridge is a ridge(s) in Kentucky, United States, at 598 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Middlesboro, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 650 km to the east. The nearest airport is Middlesboro-Bell County Airport, 19 km away.
Overview
Fork Ridge is ridge in Knox County, Kentucky, United States.
It is located in Knox County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Knox County
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 44' 1" N, 83° 53' 25" W
- Elevation 598 m (DEM: 606 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 22:31
- Sunrise 07:11
- Sunset 17:28
- Day length 10 h 17 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Fork Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fork Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -2.4 to 5.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 363 W/m2.
Temperature
2.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.4 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 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 295 | 94 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.8 | 3.2 | 326 | 93 | 1,015.7 | 1.59 / 1.59 | 74 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.9 | 2.3 | 323 | 92 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -2.4 | 1.1 | 298 | 98 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.7 | 3.0 | 324 | 53 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 363.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.5 | 0.7 | 296 | 70 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 232.7 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.5 | 0.1 | 339 | 80 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.0 | 0.5 | 309 | 74 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.2 | 1.9 | 9 | 55 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 219.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.1 | 1.5 | 45 | 71 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 189.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.6 | 1.4 | 66 | 82 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.3 | 0.8 | 87 | 90 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.3 | 0.7 | 53 | 45 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 357.1 | 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 Fork Ridge?
Now 2.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -2.4 to 5.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 363 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 Fork Ridge today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 10h 19m.
What is the local time in Fork Ridge?
Local time is 22:31. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Fork Ridge?
Fork Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Fork Ridge?
Elevation about 598 m. DEM 606 m.
Where is Fork Ridge located?
It is at 36.73370, -83.89020 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fork Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry