Decoy, KY
Unincorporated community in Knott County, Kentucky
Decoy is a small unincorporated community in Knott County, Kentucky. It is 12.7 miles SE of Hindman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41722.
Decoy at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Knott County
- ZIP code
- 41722
- Nearest town
- Hindman (12.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4956, -83.0942
Weather in Decoy now
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Decoy weather by the hour
Decoy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Decoy.
This week in Decoy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Decoy
What is the weather usually like in Decoy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 51.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,318 mm
- 23.4 insnowfall per year · 59 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Decoy: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON, KY US (USW00003889), adjusted for the elevation of Decoy.
Decoy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Decoy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Decoy?
Decoy has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Decoy 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 Decoy
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 35.0 miles SE of Decoy.
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Questions about Decoy
Where is Decoy, KY?
Decoy is an unincorporated community in Knott County, Kentucky, 12.7 miles SE of Hindman.
What county is Decoy in?
Decoy is in Knott County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Decoy, KY?
The ZIP code for Decoy is 41722.
What is the nearest town to Decoy?
Hindman, 12.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Decoy?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 35.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Decoy?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Decoy?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Decoy?
About 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Decoy?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Decoy?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Decoy have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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