Gays Creek, KY

Unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky

Gays Creek is a small unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky. It is 2.7 miles NW of Buckhorn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41745.

Gays Creek at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Perry County
ZIP code
41745
Nearest town
Buckhorn (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.3281, -83.4278

Weather in Gays Creek now

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Gays Creek weather by the hour

Gays Creek weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gays Creek

What is the weather usually like in Gays Creek?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°56°74°92°44°24°Jan49°26°Feb59°32°Mar70°41°Apr78°52°May84°60°Jun87°65°Jul85°64°Aug80°58°Sep70°45°Oct58°34°Nov49°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan3.9"Feb4.8"Mar4.5"Apr5.0"May5.0"Jun5.3"Jul4.4"Aug3.3"Sep3.3"Oct3.3"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Gays Creek: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUCKHORN LAKE, KY US (USC00151080), adjusted for the elevation of Gays Creek.

Gays Creek weather month by month

January
44° 24°F
4.0 in of rain
February
49° 26°F
3.9 in of rain
March
59° 32°F
4.8 in of rain
April
70° 41°F
4.5 in of rain
May
78° 52°F
5.0 in of rain
June
84° 60°F
5.0 in of rain
July
87° 65°F
5.3 in of rain
August
85° 64°F
4.4 in of rain
September
80° 58°F
3.3 in of rain
October
70° 45°F
3.3 in of rain
November
58° 34°F
3.3 in of rain
December
49° 28°F
4.7 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Gays Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:45 AM5:41 PM9 h 56 min
February7:20 AM6:14 PM10 h 53 min
March7:42 AM7:42 PM11 h 59 min
April6:57 AM8:10 PM13 h 12 min
May6:23 AM8:37 PM14 h 13 min
June6:11 AM8:57 PM14 h 46 min
July6:23 AM8:55 PM14 h 31 min
August6:48 AM8:27 PM13 h 38 min
September7:14 AM7:42 PM12 h 28 min
October7:40 AM6:58 PM11 h 17 min
November7:11 AM5:24 PM10 h 13 min
December7:39 AM5:18 PM9 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in Gays Creek?

Gays Creek has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 51.5 inches (1,308 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Gays Creek is April–May 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 Gays Creek

The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 45.3 miles SE of Gays Creek.

Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 45.3 mi SEOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 45.8 mi EOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 48.2 mi EOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 50.7 mi SEOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 52.1 mi SEOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 52.5 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gays Creek.

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Questions about Gays Creek

Where is Gays Creek, KY?

Gays Creek is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky, 2.7 miles NW of Buckhorn.

What county is Gays Creek in?

Gays Creek is in Perry County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Gays Creek, KY?

The ZIP code for Gays Creek is 41745.

What is the nearest town to Gays Creek?

Buckhorn, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gays Creek?

Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 45.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gays Creek?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Gays Creek?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Gays Creek?

About 51.5 inches (1,308 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Gays Creek?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Gays Creek?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gays Creek have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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