Location & Surroundings
Forkton is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 283 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Glasgow, 32 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 800 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tompkinsville-Monroe County Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
Forkton is hamlet in Monroe County, Kentucky, United States.
It is located in Monroe County, United States.
Also known as: Forkton, KY, Forkton, Kentucky
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Monroe County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 44' 53" N, 85° 43' 11" W
- Elevation 283 m (DEM: 280 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:52
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Forkton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Forkton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 20.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 351 W/m2.
Temperature
9.9 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,026.2 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 9.9 | 2.4 | 59 | 63 | 1,026.2 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.4 | 1.7 | 65 | 65 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 2.5 | 42 | 31 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 351.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.5 | 2.7 | 36 | 55 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 293.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.0 | 2.4 | 65 | 62 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.7 | 2.2 | 60 | 63 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 2.5 | 40 | 28 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 449.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 2.3 | 21 | 50 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 320.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.6 | 2.1 | 61 | 61 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.5 | 2.0 | 45 | 68 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 2.9 | 32 | 33 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 439.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.3 | 3.0 | 52 | 54 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 312.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.3 | 2.7 | 66 | 64 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Forkton?
Now 9.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 20.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 351 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 Forkton today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Forkton?
Local time is 11:52. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Forkton?
Forkton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Forkton?
Elevation about 283 m. DEM 280 m.
Where is Forkton located?
It is at 36.74811, -85.71970 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Forkton in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry