Location & Surroundings
McGowan is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 157 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Princeton, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 970 km to the east. The nearest airport is Princeton-Caldwell County Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
McGowan is unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States.
It is located in Caldwell County, United States.
Also known as: McGowan, KY
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Caldwell 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
37° 3' 28" N, 87° 50' 40" W
- Elevation 157 m (DEM: 156 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:12
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 16:43
- Day length 10 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in McGowan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for McGowan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -0.6 to 9.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 341 W/m2.
Temperature
2.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 349 | 78 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -0.6 | 2.2 | 349 | 82 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.2 | 2.9 | 338 | 36 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 341.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.4 | 1.7 | 13 | 54 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 261.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 67 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.9 | 1.7 | 39 | 78 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.6 | 1.6 | 32 | 39 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 331.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.9 | 2.2 | 40 | 53 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 253.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 3.2 | 2.0 | 68 | 67 | 1,032.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.7 | 2.0 | 70 | 84 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.1 | 2.3 | 70 | 42 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 327.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.7 | 2.2 | 62 | 60 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 252.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.1 | 1.8 | 101 | 73 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in McGowan?
Now 2.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -0.6 to 9.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 341 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 McGowan today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 16:43 (local time). Day length about 10h 16m.
What is the local time in McGowan?
Local time is 08:12. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is McGowan?
McGowan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of McGowan?
Elevation about 157 m. DEM 156 m.
Where is McGowan located?
It is at 37.05783, -87.84446 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is McGowan in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)