Location & Surroundings
Lefthand Fork is a stream in Kentucky, United States, at 434 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hazard, 29 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 580 km to the east. The nearest airport is Harlan Airport, 10 km away.
Overview
Lefthand Fork is natural watercourse in Leslie County, Kentucky, United States of America.
It is located in Leslie County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Leslie County
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 59' 9" N, 83° 12' 14" W
- Elevation 434 m (DEM: 448 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:57
- Sunrise 07:46
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 11 h 0 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lefthand Fork
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lefthand Fork, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 460 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
2.7 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,021.2 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 | 18.0 | 2.7 | 7 | 38 | 1,021.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.8 | 1.6 | 50 | 68 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 297.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.7 | 1.3 | 86 | 65 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.2 | 1.4 | 74 | 66 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 2.3 | 37 | 34 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 460.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.3 | 1.7 | 73 | 71 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 293.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.5 | 1.5 | 152 | 72 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.2 | 1.9 | 166 | 75 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.5 | 1.5 | 256 | 38 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 448.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.5 | 0.8 | 124 | 66 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 285.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.5 | 1.5 | 152 | 74 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.7 | 1.7 | 160 | 86 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 0.8 | 341 | 41 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 441.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lefthand Fork?
Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 460 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 Lefthand Fork today?
Sunrise around 07:45 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 03m.
What is the local time in Lefthand Fork?
Local time is 22:57. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Lefthand Fork?
Lefthand Fork is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lefthand Fork?
Elevation about 434 m. DEM 448 m.
Where is Lefthand Fork located?
It is at 36.98593, -83.20378 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lefthand Fork in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry