Acorn, KY
Unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky
Acorn is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It is 12.9 miles W of Somerset, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42501.
Acorn at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Pulaski County
- ZIP code
- 42501
- Nearest town
- Somerset (12.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1331, -84.3778
Weather in Acorn now
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Acorn weather by the hour
Acorn weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Acorn.
This week in Acorn
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Acorn
What is the weather usually like in Acorn?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,353 mm
- 5.4 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Acorn: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOMERSET 2 N, KY US (USC00157510), adjusted for the elevation of Acorn.
Acorn weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Acorn through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Acorn?
Acorn has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Acorn is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Acorn
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 79.5 miles E of Acorn.
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Questions about Acorn
Where is Acorn, KY?
Acorn is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky, 12.9 miles W of Somerset.
What county is Acorn in?
Acorn is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Acorn, KY?
The ZIP code for Acorn is 42501.
What is the nearest town to Acorn?
Somerset, 12.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Acorn?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 79.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Acorn?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Acorn?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Acorn?
About 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Acorn?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Acorn?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Acorn have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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