Gaskill, KY

Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky

Gaskill is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 2.3 miles W of Jenkins, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41517.

Gaskill at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Letcher County
ZIP code
41517
Nearest town
Jenkins (2.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.1850, -82.6111

Weather in Gaskill now

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Gaskill weather by the hour

Gaskill weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gaskill

What is the weather usually like in Gaskill?

Cfb
Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°52°70°87°42°22°Jan47°24°Feb56°29°Mar67°38°Apr74°48°May80°56°Jun82°61°Jul81°60°Aug76°53°Sep66°40°Oct55°30°Nov46°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.9"Feb4.4"Mar4.6"Apr4.9"May5.1"Jun5.3"Jul4.1"Aug3.3"Sep2.8"Oct2.8"Nov4.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLINTWOOD 1W, VA US (USC00441825), adjusted for the elevation of Gaskill.

Gaskill weather month by month

January
42° 22°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 11.5 in of snow
February
47° 24°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 10.5 in of snow
March
56° 29°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 6.6 in of snow
April
67° 38°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
74° 48°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
80° 56°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
82° 61°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
81° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
76° 53°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 40°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
55° 30°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
December
46° 25°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 7.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gaskill through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM5:38 PM9 h 56 min
February7:17 AM6:11 PM10 h 54 min
March7:39 AM7:38 PM11 h 59 min
April6:54 AM8:06 PM13 h 12 min
May6:20 AM8:33 PM14 h 13 min
June6:08 AM8:53 PM14 h 45 min
July6:20 AM8:52 PM14 h 31 min
August6:45 AM8:23 PM13 h 37 min
September7:11 AM7:39 PM12 h 28 min
October7:37 AM6:55 PM11 h 17 min
November7:08 AM5:21 PM10 h 13 min
December7:35 AM5:15 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Gaskill?

Gaskill has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Gaskill 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 Gaskill

The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 2.1 miles S of Gaskill.

Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 2.1 mi SOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 5.8 mi SOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 8.5 mi EOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 15.0 mi SOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 17.0 mi SOn Windy
Coeburn: US-58 ALT - MM 46.9 - WB - Wise CoCoeburn · 18.3 mi SEOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 19.1 mi SOn Windy
Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Counknown · 27.6 mi SEOn Windy
Grundy: US-460 - VA-83Grundy · 28.9 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Gaskill

Where is Gaskill, KY?

Gaskill is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 2.3 miles W of Jenkins.

What county is Gaskill in?

Gaskill is in Letcher County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Gaskill, KY?

The ZIP code for Gaskill is 41517.

What is the nearest town to Gaskill?

Jenkins, 2.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gaskill?

Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 2.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gaskill?

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

What is the coldest month in Gaskill?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Gaskill?

About 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Gaskill?

Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gaskill?

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

What climate does Gaskill have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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