Doorway, KY
Unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky
Doorway is a small unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky. It is 5.2 miles NE of Buckhorn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40981.
Doorway at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Perry County
- ZIP code
- 40981
- Nearest town
- Buckhorn (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2958, -83.5394
Weather in Doorway now
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Doorway weather by the hour
Doorway weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Doorway.
This week in Doorway
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Doorway
What is the weather usually like in Doorway?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,308 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Doorway: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUCKHORN LAKE, KY US (USC00151080), adjusted for the elevation of Doorway.
Doorway weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Doorway through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Doorway?
Doorway has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.5 inches (1,308 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Doorway is April–May and September–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 Doorway
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 46.9 miles SE of Doorway.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Doorway.
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Questions about Doorway
Where is Doorway, KY?
Doorway is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky, 5.2 miles NE of Buckhorn.
What county is Doorway in?
Doorway is in Perry County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Doorway, KY?
The ZIP code for Doorway is 40981.
What is the nearest town to Doorway?
Buckhorn, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Doorway?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 46.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Doorway?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Doorway?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Doorway?
About 51.5 inches (1,308 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Doorway?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Doorway?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Doorway have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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