Location & Surroundings
Potato Fork is a stream in West Virginia, United States, at 187 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Charleston, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 390 km to the east. The nearest airport is Yeager Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Left Fork
Overview
Potato Fork is stream in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States.
It is located in Kanawha County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Kanawha 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
38° 25' 13" N, 81° 29' 9" W
- Elevation 187 m (DEM: 197 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 223 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:22
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 10 h 28 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Potato Fork
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potato Fork, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 19.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 171 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
2.9 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.9 | 2.9 | 272 | 95 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 3.0 | 226 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 70 | 170.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.7 | 1.2 | 247 | 74 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 68 | 163.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.0 | 1.4 | 213 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.9 | 1.6 | 210 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 3.5 | 271 | 59 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 293.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.0 | 2.7 | 324 | 83 | 1,017.5 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 50.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.1 | 1.7 | 289 | 75 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 2.8 | 1.6 | 241 | 91 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.6 | 3.7 | 301 | 54 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 327.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.9 | 1.0 | 333 | 76 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 166.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.2 | 1.6 | 228 | 82 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.9 | 1.8 | 231 | 83 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potato Fork?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 19.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 171 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 Potato Fork today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 28m.
What is the local time in Potato Fork?
Local time is 17:22. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Potato Fork?
Potato Fork is a stream.
What is the elevation of Potato Fork?
Elevation about 187 m. DEM 197 m.
Where is Potato Fork located?
It is at 38.42038, -81.48595 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potato Fork in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry