Location & Surroundings
Necessity Ditch is a canal in Indiana, United States, at 265 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marion, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 755 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fox Station Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Necessity Ditch is canal in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America.
It is located in Grant County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Grant County
- Type canal (CNL)
- an artificial watercourse
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 36' 37" N, 85° 35' 53" W
- Elevation 265 m (DEM: 261 m)
- Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:26
- Sunrise 07:57
- Sunset 18:56
- Day length 10 h 59 min
Other canals nearby
Nearby
Weather in Necessity Ditch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Necessity Ditch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 19.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 404 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,028.3 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 | 18.1 | 2.3 | 166 | 31 | 1,028.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.3 | 0.6 | 5 | 43 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 295.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.3 | 1.7 | 71 | 54 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.1 | 1.8 | 88 | 63 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 2.4 | 106 | 36 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 404.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.8 | 2.5 | 80 | 52 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 286.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.3 | 2.3 | 109 | 60 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.4 | 1.6 | 110 | 69 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.8 | 0.1 | 226 | 38 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 400.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 1.1 | 67 | 51 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 283.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.7 | 0.7 | 119 | 61 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.9 | 0.4 | 84 | 68 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.3 | 1.6 | 352 | 38 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 385.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Necessity Ditch?
Now 18.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 19.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 404 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 Necessity Ditch today?
Sunrise around 07:57 and sunset around 18:56 (local time). Day length about 10h 59m.
What is the local time in Necessity Ditch?
Local time is 00:26. Time zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Necessity Ditch?
Necessity Ditch is a canal.
What is the elevation of Necessity Ditch?
Elevation about 265 m. DEM 261 m.
Where is Necessity Ditch located?
It is at 40.61032, -85.59803 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Necessity Ditch in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry