Location & Surroundings
Helm Fork is a stream in Kentucky, United States, at 158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Leitchfield, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 820 km to the east. The nearest airport is Grayson County Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: Helms Fork
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° 26' 16" N, 86° 15' 16" W
- Elevation 158 m (DEM: 167 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
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 04:30
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 29 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Helm Fork
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Helm Fork, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 21.0 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. Precip around 8.2 mm. Solar peaks near 54 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
8.20 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 | 21.0 | 3.1 | 108 | 35 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 2.9 | 106 | 48 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.2 | 2.6 | 103 | 51 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.3 | 5.8 | 33 | 89 | 1,016.6 | 5.24 / 5.24 | 100 | 54.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 5.9 | 62 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 2.96 / 8.20 | 100 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 4.1 | 62 | 97 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 3.86 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.9 | 2.4 | 341 | 99 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 3.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 4.4 | 303 | 91 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 48.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.4 | 1.8 | 249 | 82 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 116.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.2 | 2.0 | 217 | 90 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 2.4 | 206 | 85 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 3.9 | 236 | 38 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 424.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 2.3 | 214 | 56 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 333.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Helm Fork?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 21.0 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. Precip around 8.2 mm. Solar peaks near 54 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 8.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Helm Fork today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 29m.
What is the local time in Helm Fork?
Local time is 04:30. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Helm Fork?
Helm Fork is a stream.
What is the elevation of Helm Fork?
Elevation about 158 m. DEM 167 m.
Where is Helm Fork located?
It is at 37.43783, -86.25442 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Helm Fork in?
It is in United States.