Hector, KY
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky
Hector is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky. It is 6.4 miles W of Manchester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40962.
Hector at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Clay County
- ZIP code
- 40962
- Nearest town
- Manchester (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1531, -83.6539
Weather in Hector now
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Hector weather by the hour
Hector weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hector.
This week in Hector
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hector
What is the weather usually like in Hector?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,308 mm
- 8.6 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hector: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ONEIDA, KY US (USC00156028), adjusted for the elevation of Hector.
Hector weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hector through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hector?
Hector has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°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. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hector 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 Hector
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 44.5 miles SE of Hector.
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Questions about Hector
Where is Hector, KY?
Hector is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky, 6.4 miles W of Manchester.
What county is Hector in?
Hector is in Clay County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Hector, KY?
The ZIP code for Hector is 40962.
What is the nearest town to Hector?
Manchester, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hector?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 44.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hector?
August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Hector?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Hector?
About 51.5 inches (1,308 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Hector?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hector?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hector have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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