Dorton, KY
Unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky
Dorton is a small unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky. It is 3.8 miles N of Virgie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41538.
Dorton at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Pike County
- ZIP code
- 41538
- Nearest town
- Virgie (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2767, -82.5792
Weather in Dorton now
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Dorton weather by the hour
Dorton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorton.
This week in Dorton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorton
What is the weather usually like in Dorton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 49.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,249 mm
- 38.4 insnowfall per year · 98 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLINTWOOD 1W, VA US (USC00441825), adjusted for the elevation of Dorton.
Dorton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorton?
Dorton has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dorton 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 Dorton
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 8.7 miles S of Dorton.
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Questions about Dorton
Where is Dorton, KY?
Dorton is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky, 3.8 miles N of Virgie.
What county is Dorton in?
Dorton is in Pike County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Dorton, KY?
The ZIP code for Dorton is 41538.
What is the nearest town to Dorton?
Virgie, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorton?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorton?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorton?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Dorton?
About 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dorton?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dorton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorton have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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