Helm, KY
Unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky
Helm is a small unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky. It is 8.2 miles NE of Jamestown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42629.
Helm at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Russell County
- ZIP code
- 42629
- Nearest town
- Jamestown (8.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.8956, -85.1528
Weather in Helm now
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Helm weather by the hour
Helm weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Helm.
This week in Helm
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helm
What is the weather usually like in Helm?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Helm: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMESTOWN WWTP, KY US (USC00154208), adjusted for the elevation of Helm.
Helm weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Helm through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:32 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Helm?
Helm 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Helm 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 Helm
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 55.6 miles S of Helm.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Helm.
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Questions about Helm
Where is Helm, KY?
Helm is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky, 8.2 miles NE of Jamestown.
What county is Helm in?
Helm is in Russell County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Helm, KY?
The ZIP code for Helm is 42629.
What is the nearest town to Helm?
Jamestown, 8.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Helm?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 55.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Helm?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Helm?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Helm?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Helm?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Helm?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Helm have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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