Wurtland, Kentucky Weather
Wurtland, Kentucky — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Wurtland, Greenup County.
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About Wurtland, Kentucky
Wurtland sits at the confluence of rolling hills and the broad, patient Ohio River, its landscape shaped by the gentle rise and fall of Kentucky's Appalachian foothills. It lies 20.2 miles west-north-west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 297°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-north-west of Ashland. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding woodlands, a fragrance that intensifies after a rain shower, mingling with the faint, metallic tang of industry that has long been a part of the region. Homes, many with welcoming front porches, are scattered across the terrain, some clinging to the slopes, others nestled in the flatter bottomlands, all looking out towards the wide expanse of the river or the green, wooded horizons. The quality of light here, particularly in the late afternoon, can be remarkably soft, casting long, hazy shadows that lend a quiet beauty to the everyday scene. The history of Wurtland is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the land and the power of the Ohio River, serving for many years as a vital hub for coal and timber operations. The echoes of the trains that once hauled these raw materials can almost be heard in the hushed moments, a reminder of the robust economy that once thrived. While the emphasis on heavy industry has shifted, a spirit of resilience and hard work persists, evident in the local businesses that continue to serve the community. The river, a constant presence, remains a significant feature, offering both a scenic backdrop and a pathway for commerce and recreation, a silent witness to the ongoing life of Wurtland.
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| Location | Wurtland, Greenup County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.550358°N, 82.777944°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 41144 |
| Area Code | 859 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wurtland, Kentucky Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wurtland, Kentucky, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Wurtland includes coordinates 38.550358°N, 82.777944°W, situated in Greenup County. ZIP code 41144. Telephone area code: 859. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
