Drum, KY
Unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky
Drum is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It is 6.9 miles W of Ferguson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42501.
Drum at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Pulaski County
- ZIP code
- 42501
- Nearest town
- Ferguson (6.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0936, -84.4803
Weather in Drum now
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Drum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drum.
This week in Drum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drum
What is the weather usually like in Drum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,353 mm
- 5.4 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drum: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOMERSET 2 N, KY US (USC00157510), adjusted for the elevation of Drum.
Drum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drum?
Drum has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Drum 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 Drum
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 84.1 miles E of Drum.
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Questions about Drum
Where is Drum, KY?
Drum is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky, 6.9 miles W of Ferguson.
What county is Drum in?
Drum is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Drum, KY?
The ZIP code for Drum is 42501.
What is the nearest town to Drum?
Ferguson, 6.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drum?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 84.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drum?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Drum?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Drum?
About 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Drum?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Drum?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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