Dry Fork, KY

Unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky

Dry Fork is a small unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky. It is 4.4 miles E of Elkhorn City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41522.

Dry Fork at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Pike County
ZIP code
41522
Nearest town
Elkhorn City (4.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.3306, -82.4319

Weather in Dry Fork now

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Dry Fork weather by the hour

Dry Fork weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dry Fork

What is the weather usually like in Dry Fork?

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 Dry Fork: 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 Dry Fork.

Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork 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
May6:19 AM8:33 PM14 h 13 min
June6:07 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 13 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 Dry Fork?

Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork

The closest live webcam is Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631, 12.6 miles S of Dry Fork.

Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 12.6 mi SOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 16.0 mi SWOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 18.4 mi SWOn Windy
Grundy: US-460 - VA-83Grundy · 18.6 mi EOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 26.6 mi SOn Windy
Coeburn: US-58 ALT - MM 46.9 - WB - Wise CoCoeburn · 27.1 mi SOn Windy
Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680Shack Mills · 28.0 mi EOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 28.8 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dry Fork.

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Map of Dry Fork, KY

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Questions about Dry Fork

Where is Dry Fork, KY?

Dry Fork is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky, 4.4 miles E of Elkhorn City.

What county is Dry Fork in?

Dry Fork is in Pike County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Dry Fork, KY?

The ZIP code for Dry Fork is 41522.

What is the nearest town to Dry Fork?

Elkhorn City, 4.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dry Fork?

Yes. The closest is Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631, 12.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dry Fork?

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

What is the coldest month in Dry Fork?

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

How much does it rain in Dry Fork?

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

Does it snow in Dry Fork?

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

When is the best time to visit Dry Fork?

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

What climate does Dry Fork have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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