Draffin, KY

Unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky

Draffin is a small unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky. It is 2.8 miles SE of Elkhorn City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41522.

Draffin at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Pike County
ZIP code
41522
Nearest town
Elkhorn City (2.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.3403, -82.3964

Weather in Draffin now

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Draffin weather by the hour

Draffin weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Draffin.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Draffin

What is the weather usually like in Draffin?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°35°53°70°87°42°23°Jan47°26°Feb56°32°Mar67°40°Apr73°50°May80°58°Jun82°62°Jul82°62°Aug76°55°Sep66°43°Oct56°33°Nov46°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.2"Feb4.0"Mar4.3"Apr4.4"May5.1"Jun5.2"Jul4.3"Aug3.5"Sep3.2"Oct2.9"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Draffin: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BREAKS INTERSTATE PARK, VA US (USC00440982), adjusted for the elevation of Draffin.

Draffin weather month by month

January
42° 23°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
February
47° 26°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
56° 32°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
67° 40°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
73° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
80° 58°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
82° 62°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
82° 62°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
76° 55°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
66° 43°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 33°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
46° 27°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Draffin through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM5:37 PM9 h 56 min
February7:16 AM6:10 PM10 h 53 min
March7:38 AM7:38 PM11 h 59 min
April6:53 AM8:06 PM13 h 12 min
May6:18 AM8:32 PM14 h 13 min
June6:06 AM8:53 PM14 h 46 min
July6:19 AM8:51 PM14 h 31 min
August6:44 AM8:23 PM13 h 38 min
September7:10 AM7:38 PM12 h 28 min
October7:36 AM6:54 PM11 h 17 min
November7:07 AM5:20 PM10 h 12 min
December7:35 AM5:14 PM9 h 39 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Draffin?

Draffin 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 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Draffin 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 Draffin

The closest live webcam is Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631, 13.7 miles S of Draffin.

Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 13.7 mi SOn Windy
Grundy: US-460 - VA-83Grundy · 16.9 mi EOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 17.8 mi SWOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 20.0 mi SWOn Windy
Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680Shack Mills · 26.4 mi EOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 27.9 mi SWOn Windy
Coeburn: US-58 ALT - MM 46.9 - WB - Wise CoCoeburn · 28.0 mi SOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 30.1 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Draffin.

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Questions about Draffin

Where is Draffin, KY?

Draffin is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky, 2.8 miles SE of Elkhorn City.

What county is Draffin in?

Draffin is in Pike County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Draffin, KY?

The ZIP code for Draffin is 41522.

What is the nearest town to Draffin?

Elkhorn City, 2.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Draffin?

Yes. The closest is Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631, 13.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Draffin?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Draffin?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Draffin?

About 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Draffin?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Draffin?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Draffin have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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