Location & Surroundings
Waitman is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 119 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Knottsville, 16 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 870 km to the east. The nearest airport is Foertsch Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: Swampdale
Overview
Waitman is hamlet in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States.
It is located in Hancock County, United States.
Also known as: Waitman, KY, Waitman, Kentucky
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Hancock 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° 54' 29" N, 86° 57' 3" W
- Elevation 119 m (DEM: 115 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:28
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 16:43
- Day length 10 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Waitman
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waitman, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 15.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 359 W/m2.
Temperature
5.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,022.6 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 304 | 66 | 1,022.6 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.3 | 2.0 | 224 | 72 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 3.8 | 267 | 29 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 358.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.3 | 3.2 | 246 | 43 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 263.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.8 | 2.5 | 264 | 58 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.9 | 1.0 | 259 | 80 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 1.7 | 283 | 36 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 348.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.3 | 1.5 | 194 | 52 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 255.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.7 | 2.5 | 214 | 77 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 2.7 | 221 | 78 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 3.3 | 237 | 36 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 298.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.7 | 2.4 | 231 | 48 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 213.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.1 | 2.6 | 210 | 68 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waitman?
Now 5.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 15.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 359 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 Waitman today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 16:43 (local time). Day length about 10h 24m.
What is the local time in Waitman?
Local time is 12:28. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Waitman?
Waitman is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Waitman?
Elevation about 119 m. DEM 115 m.
Where is Waitman located?
It is at 37.90811, -86.95083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waitman in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry