Beckley, KY

Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Kentucky

Beckley is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It is 2.5 miles W of Middletown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40245.

Beckley at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Jefferson County
ZIP code
40245
Nearest town
Middletown (2.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.2508, -85.4764

Weather in Beckley now

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Beckley weather by the hour

Beckley weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Beckley.

This week in Beckley

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Beckley

What is the weather usually like in Beckley?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°55°74°92°41°23°Jan45°26°Feb56°33°Mar68°44°Apr77°54°May85°62°Jun87°65°Jul87°64°Aug80°56°Sep68°44°Oct54°34°Nov44°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.6"Feb4.8"Mar5.1"Apr5.9"May5.1"Jun4.7"Jul4.0"Aug3.6"Sep4.0"Oct3.8"Nov4.5"Dec

Best time to visit Beckley: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESTWOOD 4NE, KY US (USC00151900), adjusted for the elevation of Beckley.

Beckley weather month by month

January
41° 23°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
45° 26°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
56° 33°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
68° 44°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
77° 54°F
5.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
85° 62°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
87° 65°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
68° 44°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
54° 34°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
44° 27°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Beckley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:55 AM5:47 PM9 h 51 min
February7:30 AM6:21 PM10 h 51 min
March7:51 AM7:50 PM11 h 59 min
April7:04 AM8:19 PM13 h 15 min
May6:29 AM8:47 PM14 h 18 min
June6:16 AM9:08 PM14 h 51 min
July6:29 AM9:06 PM14 h 36 min
August6:55 AM8:37 PM13 h 41 min
September7:22 AM7:51 PM12 h 29 min
October7:49 AM7:05 PM11 h 15 min
November7:21 AM5:31 PM10 h 9 min
December7:50 AM5:24 PM9 h 34 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Beckley?

Beckley has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 52.9 inches (1,343 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Beckley 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 Beckley

The closest live webcam is Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY), 11.2 miles NW of Beckley.

Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY)Louisville · 11.2 mi NWOn Windy
Transylvania Beach: I-265: 1-265-028-7-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.7 LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGETransylvania Beach · 11.3 mi NWOn Windy
Transylvania Beach: I-265: 1-265-028-7-_-_-cam-2 I-265/28.7 LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGETransylvania Beach · 11.3 mi NWOn Windy
Utica: I-265: 1-265-029-4-_-_-cam-1 I-265/29.4 E OF OLD SALEM/RIVER RIDGEUtica · 12.0 mi NWOn Windy
Utica: I-265: 1-265-030-2-_-_-cam-1 I-265/30.2 W OF OLD SALEM/RIVER RIDGEUtica · 12.6 mi NWOn Windy
Watson: I-265: 1-265-031-2-_-_-cam-1 I-265/31.2 UTICA-SELLERSBURGWatson · 13.2 mi NWOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-265: 1-265-032-1-_-_-cam-1 I-265/32.1 SR 62/PORT RDJeffersonville · 14.0 mi NWOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-265: 1-265-032-1-_-_-cam-2 I-265/32.1 SR 62/PORT RDJeffersonville · 14.0 mi NWOn Windy
Watson: I-265: 1-265-032-9-_-_-cam-2 I-265/32.9 CHARLESTOWN PIKEWatson · 14.6 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Beckley.

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Questions about Beckley

Where is Beckley, KY?

Beckley is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Kentucky, 2.5 miles W of Middletown.

What county is Beckley in?

Beckley is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Beckley, KY?

The ZIP code for Beckley is 40245.

What is the nearest town to Beckley?

Middletown, 2.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Beckley?

Yes. The closest is Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY), 11.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Beckley?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Beckley?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Beckley?

About 52.9 inches (1,343 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Beckley?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Beckley?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Beckley have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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