Banks, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Banks is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 4.2 miles NE of Blackey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41821.
Banks at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41821
- Nearest town
- Blackey (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0842, -83.0219
Weather in Banks now
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Banks weather by the hour
Banks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Banks.
This week in Banks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Banks
What is the weather usually like in Banks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 49.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,267 mm
- 16.7 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Banks: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SKYLINE 1 SE, KY US (USC00157431), adjusted for the elevation of Banks.
Banks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Banks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Banks?
Banks has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Banks 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 Banks
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 22.3 miles S of Banks.
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Questions about Banks
Where is Banks, KY?
Banks is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 4.2 miles NE of Blackey.
What county is Banks in?
Banks is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Banks, KY?
The ZIP code for Banks is 41821.
What is the nearest town to Banks?
Blackey, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Banks?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 22.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Banks?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Banks?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Banks?
About 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Banks?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Banks?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Banks have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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