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Location & Surroundings

Grayson is a village in Kentucky, United States with 4,058 inhabitants, at 193 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Meads, 23 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 515 km to the east. The nearest airport is Olive Hill Airport, 19 km away.

Overview

Grayson is city in Kentucky, United States.

It is located in Carter County, United States.

Established in 1844-01-01.

The population is about 3,834 (2020).

It covers about 7.36 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 193 metre.

Also known as: Grayson, Kentucky, Grayson, KY

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Image Carter County, Kentucky courthouse.jpg

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Locator map Carter County Kentucky Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Grayson Highlighted 2132572.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Carter County
  • Area 7.36 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    38° 19' 57" N, 82° 56' 55" W
  • Elevation 193 m (DEM: 193 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,058
  • Pop. Density 702 p/km²
  • Built-up 19.8%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Grayson

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

Now 5.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 12.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 362 W/m2.

Temperature
5.0 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 5.0 1.7 297 76 1,019.6 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 3.6 1.8 273 86 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
12h 12.1 3.3 308 48 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 17 361.7 n/a
18h 6.7 1.4 303 70 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 225.4 n/a
Tomorrow 4.8 1.2 254 79 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
30h 2.9 1.4 240 81 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 14.8 3.6 244 33 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 374.5 n/a
42h 8.1 2.5 242 62 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 230.6 n/a
Monday 6.0 2.6 242 67 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 4.1 2.2 254 73 1,021.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
60h 15.7 2.8 259 43 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 363.6 n/a
66h 9.6 1.7 241 66 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 4 223.0 n/a
Tuesday 7.2 2.0 223 78 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grayson?
Now 5.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 12.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 362 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 Grayson today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 10h 24m.
What is the local time in Grayson?
Local time is 12:52. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Grayson?
Grayson is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Grayson?
Population about 4,058.
What is the elevation of Grayson?
Elevation about 193 m. DEM 193 m.
Where is Grayson located?
It is at 38.33258, -82.94850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grayson in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-03-09
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