Bascom, KY
Unincorporated community in Elliott County, Kentucky
Bascom is a small unincorporated community in Elliott County, Kentucky. It is 4.3 miles NE of Sandy Hook, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41171.
Bascom at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Elliott County
- ZIP code
- 41171
- Nearest town
- Sandy Hook (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0400, -83.1614
Weather in Bascom now
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Bascom weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bascom.
This week in Bascom
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bascom
What is the weather usually like in Bascom?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,192 mm
- 12.3 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bascom: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W LIBERTY 3NW, KY US (USC00158551), adjusted for the elevation of Bascom.
Bascom weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bascom through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bascom?
Bascom 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 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bascom 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 Bascom
The closest live webcam is Clearview: US-52 at Delta Ln, D09-036, 41.9 miles NE of Bascom.
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Questions about Bascom
Where is Bascom, KY?
Bascom is an unincorporated community in Elliott County, Kentucky, 4.3 miles NE of Sandy Hook.
What county is Bascom in?
Bascom is in Elliott County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Bascom, KY?
The ZIP code for Bascom is 41171.
What is the nearest town to Bascom?
Sandy Hook, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bascom?
Yes. The closest is Clearview: US-52 at Delta Ln, D09-036, 41.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bascom?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Bascom?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Bascom?
About 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Bascom?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bascom?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bascom have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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