Dongola, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Dongola is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 1.8 miles NE of Whitesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41858.
Dongola at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41858
- Nearest town
- Whitesburg (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0972, -82.8439
Weather in Dongola now
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Dongola weather by the hour
Dongola weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dongola.
This week in Dongola
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dongola
What is the weather usually like in Dongola?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,284 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dongola: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITESBURG 2SE, KY US (USC00158635), adjusted for the elevation of Dongola.
Dongola weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dongola through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dongola?
Dongola has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Dongola is May–June and August–September. 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 Dongola
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 12.8 miles E of Dongola.
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Questions about Dongola
Where is Dongola, KY?
Dongola is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 1.8 miles NE of Whitesburg.
What county is Dongola in?
Dongola is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Dongola, KY?
The ZIP code for Dongola is 41858.
What is the nearest town to Dongola?
Whitesburg, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dongola?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 12.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dongola?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Dongola?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Dongola?
About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dongola?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dongola?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dongola have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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