Defeated Creek, KY

Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky

Defeated Creek is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 4.5 miles S of Cumberland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41821.

Defeated Creek at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Harlan County
ZIP code
41821
Nearest town
Cumberland (4.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.0517, -82.9931

Weather in Defeated Creek now

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Defeated Creek weather by the hour

Defeated Creek weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Defeated Creek

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Defeated Creek

What is the weather usually like in Defeated Creek?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°56°74°91°45°26°Jan49°29°Feb59°33°Mar70°42°Apr77°52°May83°60°Jun86°64°Jul85°64°Aug79°57°Sep70°46°Oct59°34°Nov49°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.9"Feb4.8"Mar4.5"Apr4.8"May4.4"Jun5.7"Jul4.2"Aug3.3"Sep2.9"Oct3.2"Nov4.5"Dec

Best time to visit Defeated Creek: 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 Defeated Creek.

Defeated Creek weather month by month

January
45° 26°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
February
49° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
March
59° 33°F
4.8 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
April
70° 42°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
77° 52°F
4.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
83° 60°F
4.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
86° 64°F
5.7 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
85° 64°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
79° 57°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 46°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
59° 34°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
49° 29°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Defeated Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:40 PM9 h 57 min
February7:18 AM6:13 PM10 h 54 min
March7:41 AM7:40 PM11 h 59 min
April6:55 AM8:08 PM13 h 12 min
May6:22 AM8:34 PM14 h 12 min
June6:10 AM8:54 PM14 h 44 min
July6:22 AM8:53 PM14 h 30 min
August6:47 AM8:25 PM13 h 37 min
September7:13 AM7:41 PM12 h 28 min
October7:38 AM6:56 PM11 h 18 min
November7:09 AM5:23 PM10 h 14 min
December7:36 AM5:17 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Defeated Creek?

Defeated Creek 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 Defeated Creek 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 Defeated Creek

The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 20.1 miles S of Defeated Creek.

Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 20.1 mi SOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 20.3 mi SEOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 21.6 mi EOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 22.0 mi EOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 22.6 mi EOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 22.7 mi EOn Windy
Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott CoDuffield · 26.0 mi SEOn Windy
Coeburn: US-58 ALT - MM 46.9 - WB - Wise CoCoeburn · 29.1 mi EOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 30.0 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Defeated Creek.

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Questions about Defeated Creek

Where is Defeated Creek, KY?

Defeated Creek is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 4.5 miles S of Cumberland.

What county is Defeated Creek in?

Defeated Creek is in Harlan County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Defeated Creek, KY?

The ZIP code for Defeated Creek is 41821.

What is the nearest town to Defeated Creek?

Cumberland, 4.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Defeated Creek?

Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 20.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Defeated Creek?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Defeated Creek?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Defeated Creek?

About 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Defeated Creek?

Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Defeated Creek?

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

What climate does Defeated Creek have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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