Defiance, KY
Unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky
Defiance is a small unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky. It is 1.9 miles NE of Vicco, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41760.
Defiance at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Perry County
- ZIP code
- 41760, 41746
- Nearest town
- Vicco (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2033, -83.0919
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Defiance weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Defiance.
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What is the weather usually like in Defiance?
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 Defiance: 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 Defiance.
Defiance weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Defiance through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 38 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 13 min |
| December | 7:37 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 Defiance?
Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 26.0 miles E of Defiance.
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Questions about Defiance
Where is Defiance, KY?
Defiance is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky, 1.9 miles NE of Vicco.
What county is Defiance in?
Defiance is in Perry County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Defiance, KY?
The ZIP code for Defiance is 41760.
What is the nearest town to Defiance?
Vicco, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Defiance?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 26.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Defiance?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Defiance?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Defiance?
About 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Defiance?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Defiance?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Defiance have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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