Dressen, KY

Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky

Dressen is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 1.2 miles NE of Harlan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40854.

Dressen at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Harlan County
ZIP code
40854
Nearest town
Harlan (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.8317, -83.3244

Weather in Dressen now

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Dressen weather by the hour

Dressen weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Dressen

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dressen

What is the weather usually like in Dressen?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°56°73°90°45°26°Jan49°29°Feb58°34°Mar68°42°Apr76°52°May82°61°Jun85°65°Jul85°64°Aug80°57°Sep70°45°Oct58°34°Nov49°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.1"Jan4.3"Feb5.0"Mar4.9"Apr4.7"May4.7"Jun4.8"Jul4.5"Aug3.5"Sep3.2"Oct3.6"Nov5.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAXTER, KY US (USC00150450), adjusted for the elevation of Dressen.

Dressen weather month by month

January
45° 26°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
49° 29°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
58° 34°F
5.0 in of rain · 10 wet days
April
68° 42°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
76° 52°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 61°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 65°F
4.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
85° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 57°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 45°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
58° 34°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
49° 29°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dressen through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:43 AM5:42 PM9 h 58 min
February7:19 AM6:14 PM10 h 55 min
March7:42 AM7:41 PM11 h 59 min
April6:57 AM8:09 PM13 h 11 min
May6:23 AM8:35 PM14 h 11 min
June6:12 AM8:55 PM14 h 43 min
July6:24 AM8:53 PM14 h 29 min
August6:49 AM8:26 PM13 h 36 min
September7:14 AM7:42 PM12 h 27 min
October7:39 AM6:58 PM11 h 18 min
November7:10 AM5:25 PM10 h 15 min
December7:37 AM5:19 PM9 h 42 min

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

What is the weather like in Dressen?

Dressen has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Dressen is May–June 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 Dressen

The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 17.8 miles E of Dressen.

Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 17.8 mi EOn Windy
Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott CoDuffield · 30.6 mi EOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 36.7 mi EOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 40.3 mi EOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 41.4 mi EOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 44.1 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Dressen

Where is Dressen, KY?

Dressen is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 1.2 miles NE of Harlan.

What county is Dressen in?

Dressen is in Harlan County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Dressen, KY?

The ZIP code for Dressen is 40854.

What is the nearest town to Dressen?

Harlan, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dressen?

Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 17.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dressen?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Dressen?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Dressen?

About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Dressen?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Dressen?

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

What climate does Dressen have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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