Location & Surroundings
West Point is a mountain in Kentucky, United States, at 167 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Leitchfield, 26 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 835 km to the east. The nearest airport is Grayson County Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
West Point is mountain in Kentucky, United States of America.
It is located in Edmonson County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Edmonson County
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 15' 27" N, 86° 22' 2" W
- Elevation 167 m (DEM: 171 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:31
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 20 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in West Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for West Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 310 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.52 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 | 21.2 | 2.8 | 189 | 77 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 3.1 | 191 | 74 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 3.5 | 242 | 64 | 1,016.4 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 100 | 310.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in West Point?
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 310 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in West Point today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in West Point?
Local time is 06:31. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is West Point?
West Point is a mountain.
What is the elevation of West Point?
Elevation about 167 m. DEM 171 m.
Where is West Point located?
It is at 37.25749, -86.36713 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is West Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry