Location & Surroundings
Wheelwright Junction is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 290 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pikeville, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 525 km to the east. The nearest airport is Pike County Regional Airport - Hatcher Field, 27 km away.
Overview
Wheelwright Junction is hamlet in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States.
It is located in Floyd County, United States.
Also known as: Wheelwright Junction, Kentucky, Wheelwright Junction, KY
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Floyd 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° 21' 11" N, 82° 43' 1" W
- Elevation 290 m (DEM: 292 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:24
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 10 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Wheelwright Junction
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wheelwright Junction, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 16.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 338 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 15.2 | 1.4 | 253 | 72 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.2 | 1.6 | 229 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.3 | 1.5 | 220 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.7 | 3.7 | 286 | 57 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 338.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.6 | 2.5 | 339 | 81 | 1,017.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.4 | 1.2 | 321 | 86 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.5 | 0.4 | 304 | 88 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.8 | 2.7 | 306 | 44 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 389.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.7 | 0.8 | 320 | 69 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 237.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.6 | 0.4 | 156 | 82 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.3 | 0.6 | 176 | 89 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 1.5 | 270 | 40 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 389.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.0 | 1.8 | 216 | 59 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 237.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wheelwright Junction?
Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 16.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 338 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Wheelwright Junction today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 10h 30m.
What is the local time in Wheelwright Junction?
Local time is 04:24. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Wheelwright Junction?
Wheelwright Junction is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wheelwright Junction?
Elevation about 290 m. DEM 292 m.
Where is Wheelwright Junction located?
It is at 37.35316, -82.71682 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wheelwright Junction in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry