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Location & Surroundings

Glen Fork is a village in West Virginia, United States with 487 inhabitants, at 433 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beckley, 31 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 415 km to the east. The nearest airport is Welch Municipal Airport, 31 km away.

Also known as: Clens Fork · Glenfork

Overview

Glen Fork is census-designated place in Wyoming County, West Virginia.

It is located in Wyoming County, United States.

The population is about 457 (2020).

It covers about 3.09 square mile.

The elevation is around 433 metre.

Also known as: Glen Fork, West Virginia, Glen Fork, WV

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Wyoming County
  • Area 3.09 square mile
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 41' 45" N, 81° 31' 44" W
  • Elevation 433 m (DEM: 430 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 487
  • Pop. Density 237 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.9%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

Clens Fork
Glenfork

Weather in Glen Fork

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Glen Fork, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 20.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.

Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,019.4 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 16.9 0.7 332 84 1,019.4 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 12.4 0.2 50 80 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 10.4 0.8 343 79 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 87 1.9 n/a
18h 20.0 3.1 346 33 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 528.9 n/a
Tomorrow 11.3 1.6 28 69 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 348.0 n/a
30h 7.7 1.3 79 81 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 7.0 1.3 97 80 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.0 n/a
42h 21.8 1.3 275 31 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 538.2 n/a
Wednesday 12.7 1.0 66 58 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 341.8 n/a
54h 10.1 1.7 145 75 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
60h 10.8 1.6 162 90 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 1.7 n/a
66h 24.0 3.7 259 47 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 508.5 n/a
Thursday 16.5 1.5 196 70 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 324.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Glen Fork?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 20.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 Glen Fork today?
Sunrise around 07:24 and sunset around 19:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Glen Fork?
Local time is 01:48. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Glen Fork?
Glen Fork is a populated place.
How many people live in Glen Fork?
Population about 487.
What is the elevation of Glen Fork?
Elevation about 433 m. DEM 430 m.
Where is Glen Fork located?
It is at 37.69595, -81.52900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Glen Fork in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2011-05-14
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