Location & Surroundings
Hen Scratch is a settlement in Florida, United States, at 33 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sebring, 21 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1350 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sunshine Ranchettes Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
Hen Scratch is hamlet in Highlands County, Florida, United States.
It is located in Highlands County, United States.
Also known as: Hen Scratch, Florida, Hen Scratch, FL
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Highlands 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
27° 18' 45" N, 81° 28' 6" W
- Elevation 33 m (DEM: 40 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:01
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 19:03
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Nearby
Weather in Hen Scratch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hen Scratch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 481 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (154 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.9 | 2.6 | 154 | 95 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.8 | 161 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 66 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 4.8 | 185 | 60 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 73 | 480.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 2.8 | 195 | 82 | 1,015.7 | 1.97 / 2.06 | 5 | 280.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.5 | 166 | 92 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 177 | 92 | 1,018.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 2.6 | 188 | 65 | 1,018.6 | 0.46 / 0.48 | 100 | 468.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.4 | 342 | 82 | 1,017.9 | 2.08 / 2.56 | 100 | 282.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 2.5 | 15 | 90 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 3.4 | 15 | 77 | 1,018.3 | 0.68 / 0.89 | 85 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 4.5 | 35 | 40 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 585.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 2.9 | 73 | 65 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 382.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 2.5 | 34 | 73 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hen Scratch?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 481 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 Hen Scratch today?
Sunrise around 07:22 and sunset around 19:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Hen Scratch?
Local time is 13:01. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Hen Scratch?
Hen Scratch is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hen Scratch?
Elevation about 33 m. DEM 40 m.
Where is Hen Scratch located?
It is at 27.31254, -81.46841 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hen Scratch in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry