Location & Surroundings
Zion is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 194 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oak Grove, 26 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 920 km to the east. The nearest airport is Outlaw Field, 26 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
36° 45' 12" N, 87° 10' 10" W
- Elevation 194 m (DEM: 194 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:16
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:57
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Nearby
Weather in Zion
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zion, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
3.0 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,019.7 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 | 22.3 | 3.0 | 162 | 81 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.8 | 3.3 | 216 | 41 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 529.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 1.9 | 163 | 46 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 400.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 3.3 | 184 | 60 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 3.3 | 184 | 73 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.1 | 2.6 | 228 | 42 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 521.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 3.1 | 145 | 53 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 432.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 3.0 | 187 | 56 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.3 | 2.2 | 221 | 67 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.6 | 2.4 | 253 | 37 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 520.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 2.8 | 145 | 46 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 427.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 2.5 | 230 | 53 | 1,020.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 1.0 | 214 | 73 | 1,020.7 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 74 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zion?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 Zion today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Zion?
Local time is 13:16. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Zion?
Zion is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zion?
Elevation about 194 m. DEM 194 m.
Where is Zion located?
It is at 36.75338, -87.16945 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zion in?
It is in United States.