Location & Surroundings
Vortex is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 264 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Morehead, 55 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 580 km to the east. The nearest airport is Julian Carroll Airport, 22 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° 41' 50" N, 83° 31' 38" W
- Elevation 264 m (DEM: 269 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 49 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:59
- Sunrise 07:11
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 10 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Vortex
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vortex, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 6.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 352 W/m2.
Temperature
3.3 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
71 %
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 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 319 | 92 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.5 | 2.3 | 306 | 94 | 1,017.7 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -1.7 | 1.8 | 296 | 97 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.4 | 3.2 | 303 | 52 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 352.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.7 | 1.5 | 309 | 71 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 208.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.2 | 1.2 | 285 | 70 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.2 | 1.3 | 293 | 80 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.0 | 2.3 | 335 | 52 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 194.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.4 | 1.4 | 12 | 60 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.1 | 1.6 | 44 | 76 | 1,031.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.5 | 1.1 | 46 | 84 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.9 | 1.9 | 71 | 45 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 344.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.6 | 1.6 | 66 | 67 | 1,033.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 217.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vortex?
Now 3.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 6.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 352 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 Vortex today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 10h 14m.
What is the local time in Vortex?
Local time is 01:59. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Vortex?
Vortex is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Vortex?
Elevation about 264 m. DEM 269 m.
Where is Vortex located?
It is at 37.69731, -83.52713 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vortex in?
It is in United States.