Gatun, KY
Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky
Gatun is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 2.0 miles S of Harlan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40806.
Gatun at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Harlan County
- ZIP code
- 40806
- Nearest town
- Harlan (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8733, -83.3028
Weather in Gatun now
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Gatun weather by the hour
Gatun weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gatun.
This week in Gatun
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gatun
What is the weather usually like in Gatun?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,326 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gatun: 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 Gatun.
Gatun weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gatun through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gatun?
Gatun 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 Gatun 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 Gatun
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 17.7 miles SE of Gatun.
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Questions about Gatun
Where is Gatun, KY?
Gatun is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 2.0 miles S of Harlan.
What county is Gatun in?
Gatun is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Gatun, KY?
The ZIP code for Gatun is 40806.
What is the nearest town to Gatun?
Harlan, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gatun?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 17.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gatun?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Gatun?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Gatun?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Gatun?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Gatun?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gatun have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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