Black Mountain
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About Black Mountain
Black Mountain is Kentucky's highest point at 4,139 feet, located on the Kentucky-Virginia border in the Cumberland Mountains. The summit is accessible by car via a gravel road and offers views of the surrounding Appalachian highlands. The area has a rich coal mining history.
History
Named for the dark appearance of its forested slopes, Black Mountain sits in an area that has been central to Kentucky's coal mining industry. The mountain provides habitat for various Appalachian wildlife species and represents the highest elevations in the Cumberland Mountain region.
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27°F
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Up to 4 mph
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76%
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10:15 PM
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30°F
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32°F
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27°F
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Up to 6 mph
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90%
Sunrise
12:25 PM
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81%
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80%
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25°F
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94%
Sunrise
12:25 PM
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Average
32°F
High
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32°F
Wind
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Humidity
97%
Sunrise
12:25 PM
Sunset
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12 AM
32°F
Feels: 28°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
97%
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