Location & Surroundings
Grindstone Fork is a stream in Kentucky, United States, at 165 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Leitchfield, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 815 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lakeview Airport, 9 km away.
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 24' 38" N, 86° 9' 43" W
- Elevation 165 m (DEM: 164 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:28
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 10 h 59 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Grindstone Fork
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grindstone Fork, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 21.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 424 W/m2.
Temperature
15.1 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,022.5 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 | 15.1 | 2.4 | 28 | 45 | 1,022.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.6 | 2.6 | 74 | 59 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.6 | 2.7 | 67 | 62 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 3.2 | 73 | 34 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 423.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 2.5 | 80 | 52 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 306.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.0 | 2.8 | 104 | 69 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.8 | 2.2 | 108 | 76 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.8 | 202 | 35 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 413.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.7 | 1.6 | 104 | 53 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 271.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 1.9 | 122 | 62 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.0 | 1.3 | 162 | 70 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 228 | 35 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 408.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.2 | 1.7 | 140 | 53 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 293.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grindstone Fork?
Now 15.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.6 to 21.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 424 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 Grindstone Fork today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 10h 59m.
What is the local time in Grindstone Fork?
Local time is 06:28. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Grindstone Fork?
Grindstone Fork is a stream.
What is the elevation of Grindstone Fork?
Elevation about 165 m. DEM 164 m.
Where is Grindstone Fork located?
It is at 37.41061, -86.16192 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grindstone Fork in?
It is in United States.