Gum Sulphur, KY

Unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Gum Sulphur is a small unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It is 3.0 miles SE of Brodhead, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40419.

Gum Sulphur at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Rockcastle County
ZIP code
40419
Nearest town
Brodhead (3.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.4269, -84.4594

Weather in Gum Sulphur now

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Gum Sulphur weather by the hour

Gum Sulphur weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Gum Sulphur

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gum Sulphur

What is the weather usually like in Gum Sulphur?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°39°57°74°91°45°27°Jan50°30°Feb59°36°Mar70°45°Apr77°54°May83°61°Jun86°65°Jul85°63°Aug80°57°Sep70°46°Oct58°37°Nov48°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.5"Feb4.7"Mar4.6"Apr5.1"May5.1"Jun5.2"Jul3.6"Aug3.9"Sep3.5"Oct3.5"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Gum Sulphur: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRAB ORCHARD 6 N, KY US (USC00151890), adjusted for the elevation of Gum Sulphur.

Gum Sulphur weather month by month

January
45° 27°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
February
50° 30°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
March
59° 36°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
70° 45°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 54°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 61°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 65°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 57°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
70° 46°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
58° 37°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
48° 30°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gum Sulphur through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:49 AM5:45 PM9 h 55 min
February7:25 AM6:18 PM10 h 53 min
March7:47 AM7:46 PM11 h 59 min
April7:01 AM8:14 PM13 h 13 min
May6:27 AM8:41 PM14 h 14 min
June6:14 AM9:01 PM14 h 46 min
July6:27 AM9:00 PM14 h 32 min
August6:52 AM8:31 PM13 h 38 min
September7:18 AM7:47 PM12 h 28 min
October7:44 AM7:02 PM11 h 17 min
November7:16 AM5:28 PM10 h 12 min
December7:43 AM5:22 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Gum Sulphur?

Gum Sulphur has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 50.5 inches (1,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Gum Sulphur 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 Gum Sulphur

The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 63.2 miles N of Gum Sulphur.

Peaks Mill › West: Canoe KentuckyPeaks Mill · 63.2 mi NOn Windy
Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY)Louisville · 90.6 mi NWOn Windy
Transylvania Beach: I-265: 1-265-028-7-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.7 LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGETransylvania Beach · 90.6 mi NWOn Windy
Transylvania Beach: I-265: 1-265-028-7-_-_-cam-2 I-265/28.7 LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGETransylvania Beach · 90.6 mi NWOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-1-1 LINCOLN & KENNEDY BRIDGESJeffersonville · 91.2 mi NWOn Windy
Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 91.9 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gum Sulphur.

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Questions about Gum Sulphur

Where is Gum Sulphur, KY?

Gum Sulphur is an unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, 3.0 miles SE of Brodhead.

What county is Gum Sulphur in?

Gum Sulphur is in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Gum Sulphur, KY?

The ZIP code for Gum Sulphur is 40419.

What is the nearest town to Gum Sulphur?

Brodhead, 3.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gum Sulphur?

Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 63.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gum Sulphur?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Gum Sulphur?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Gum Sulphur?

About 50.5 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Gum Sulphur?

Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gum Sulphur?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gum Sulphur have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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