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Local weather forecast
Weather in Bear Branch, KY
Updated 2026-08-11 13:45 local time · ZIP codes 41714
Now88°F
Cloudy
High / Low95° / 74°
Rain chance6%
Wind9 mph
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Hourly
Next hours
Now88°4% rain
88°4% rain3 PM
93°2% rain
93°2% rain4 PM95°1% rain
95°1% rain5 PM95°1% rain
95°1% rain6 PM93°1% rain
93°1% rain7 PM91°1% rain
91°1% rain8 PM87°1% rain
87°1% rain9 PM
85°2% rain
85°2% rain10 PM83°3% rain
83°3% rain11 PM82°5% rain
82°5% rain12 AM82°7% rain
82°7% rain1 AM
67°42% rain
67°42% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-08-11
95° 74°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
92° 66°Sunny
Rain 80%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
90° 66°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 83%Gust 10 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like93°F
Humidity59%
Pressure30.09 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind9 mph WSW
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index8
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise06:47 AM
Sunset08:31 PM
Moonrise04:51 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella may help
There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 42%.
Choose light, breathable clothing
It feels like 93°F with winds near 9 mph.
Best window: 8 PM
87°F, 1% rain chance and 9 mph wind.
Use extra caution while driving
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 27 mph.
Running conditions are less comfortable
Current temperature is 88°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 42%.
High UV protection needed
UV index is 8. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.
Bear Branch weather today
Cloudy and 88°F in Bear Branch, KY. Today's high is 95°F with a 6% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 30.09 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Bear Branch
Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 08:31 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 92°F and a low near 66°F. The maximum rain chance is 80%.
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