Hail, KY
Unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky
Hail is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It is 8.9 miles NW of Ferguson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42501.
Hail at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Pulaski County
- ZIP code
- 42501
- Nearest town
- Ferguson (8.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.9942, -84.4636
Weather in Hail now
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Hail weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hail.
This week in Hail
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hail
What is the weather usually like in Hail?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,353 mm
- 5.4 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hail: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOMERSET 2 N, KY US (USC00157510), adjusted for the elevation of Hail.
Hail weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hail through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hail?
Hail has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hail 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 Hail
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 81.7 miles E of Hail.
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Questions about Hail
Where is Hail, KY?
Hail is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky, 8.9 miles NW of Ferguson.
What county is Hail in?
Hail is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Hail, KY?
The ZIP code for Hail is 42501.
What is the nearest town to Hail?
Ferguson, 8.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hail?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 81.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hail?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Hail?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Hail?
About 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Hail?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hail?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hail have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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