Location & Surroundings
Porter Junction is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 251 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pikeville, 27 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 530 km to the east. The nearest airport is Pike County Regional Airport - Hatcher Field, 25 km away.
Basic Data
- 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° 28' 19" N, 82° 49' 46" W
- Elevation 251 m (DEM: 243 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 75 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:22
- Sunrise 07:05
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 10 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Porter Junction
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Porter Junction, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.9 to 19.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 373 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,017.9 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 | 19.1 | 2.8 | 250 | 39 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.7 | 1.9 | 217 | 66 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 224.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.8 | 1.9 | 208 | 78 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.9 | 1.6 | 198 | 84 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 3.9 | 235 | 32 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 372.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.8 | 2.3 | 205 | 61 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 215.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.8 | 5.2 | 243 | 86 | 1,004.3 | 1.41 / 1.41 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.5 | 4.8 | 274 | 88 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.2 | 4.2 | 299 | 63 | 1,007.3 | 0.20 / 0.77 | 98 | 115.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.2 | 3.9 | 305 | 78 | 1,008.9 | 0.23 / 1.00 | 45 | 79.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.7 | 3.0 | 300 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.4 | 1.9 | 266 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.1 | 2.9 | 284 | 56 | 1,012.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 142.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Porter Junction?
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.9 to 19.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 373 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 Porter Junction today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 10h 22m.
What is the local time in Porter Junction?
Local time is 22:22. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Porter Junction?
Porter Junction is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Porter Junction?
Elevation about 251 m. DEM 243 m.
Where is Porter Junction located?
It is at 37.47204, -82.82933 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Porter Junction in?
It is in United States.