Drift, KY
Unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky
Drift is a small unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky. It is 1.8 miles SE of McDowell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41619.
Drift at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Floyd County
- ZIP code
- 41619, 41651
- Nearest town
- McDowell (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4803, -82.7478
Weather in Drift now
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Drift weather by the hour
Drift weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drift.
This week in Drift
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drift
What is the weather usually like in Drift?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,208 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drift: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRESTONSBURG 3WSW, KY US (USC00156563), adjusted for the elevation of Drift.
Drift weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drift through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drift?
Drift has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Drift is May and August to 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 Drift
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 23.5 miles S of Drift.
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Questions about Drift
Where is Drift, KY?
Drift is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky, 1.8 miles SE of McDowell.
What county is Drift in?
Drift is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Drift, KY?
The ZIP code for Drift is 41619.
What is the nearest town to Drift?
McDowell, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drift?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 23.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drift?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Drift?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Drift?
About 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Drift?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Drift?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drift have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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