Dobson, KY
Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kentucky
Dobson is a small unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kentucky. It is 6.0 miles NE of West Van Lear, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41222.
Dobson at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Johnson County
- ZIP code
- 41222
- Nearest town
- West Van Lear (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.7419, -82.8850
Weather in Dobson now
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Dobson weather by the hour
Dobson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dobson.
This week in Dobson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dobson
What is the weather usually like in Dobson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 46.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,173 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dobson: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRESTONSBURG 3WSW, KY US (USC00156563), adjusted for the elevation of Dobson.
Dobson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dobson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dobson?
Dobson 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.2 inches (1,173 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Dobson 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 Dobson
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 43.0 miles S of Dobson.
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Questions about Dobson
Where is Dobson, KY?
Dobson is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kentucky, 6.0 miles NE of West Van Lear.
What county is Dobson in?
Dobson is in Johnson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Dobson, KY?
The ZIP code for Dobson is 41222.
What is the nearest town to Dobson?
West Van Lear, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dobson?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 43.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dobson?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Dobson?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Dobson?
About 46.2 inches (1,173 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dobson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dobson?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dobson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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