Location & Surroundings
Rufus is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 132 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Princeton, 14 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 965 km to the east. The nearest airport is Princeton-Caldwell County Airport, 14 km away.
Overview
Rufus is unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States.
It is located in Caldwell County, United States.
Also known as: Rufus, 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° 14' 4" N, 87° 53' 2" W
- Elevation 132 m (DEM: 130 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:25
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rufus
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rufus, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 W/m2.
Temperature
15.7 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,017.1 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 | 15.7 | 2.8 | 43 | 69 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 3.5 | 63 | 17 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 469.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 2.3 | 62 | 29 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 385.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 2.4 | 89 | 41 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.1 | 2.1 | 102 | 45 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 3.5 | 118 | 17 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 467.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 3.1 | 122 | 30 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 372.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 2.3 | 165 | 65 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.6 | 1.7 | 99 | 70 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 1.7 | 74 | 70 | 1,018.7 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 100 | 97.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 6.0 | 61 | 93 | 1,014.4 | 15.68 / 16.59 | 100 | 31.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 3.5 | 70 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.0 | 1.8 | 24 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 1.22 / 3.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rufus?
Now 15.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 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 Rufus today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Rufus?
Local time is 18:25. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Rufus?
Rufus is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rufus?
Elevation about 132 m. DEM 130 m.
Where is Rufus located?
It is at 37.23449, -87.88390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rufus in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
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