Hestand, KY
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Kentucky
Hestand is a small unincorporated community in Monroe County, Kentucky. It is 4.8 miles NW of Tompkinsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42151.
Hestand at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Monroe County
- ZIP code
- 42151
- Nearest town
- Tompkinsville (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.6542, -85.6294
Weather in Hestand now
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Hestand weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hestand.
This week in Hestand
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hestand
What is the weather usually like in Hestand?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,260 mm
- 7.2 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hestand: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUMMER SHADE, KY US (USC00157800), adjusted for the elevation of Hestand.
Hestand weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hestand through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Hestand?
Hestand has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hestand 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 Hestand
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 35.5 miles S of Hestand.
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Questions about Hestand
Where is Hestand, KY?
Hestand is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Kentucky, 4.8 miles NW of Tompkinsville.
What county is Hestand in?
Hestand is in Monroe County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Hestand, KY?
The ZIP code for Hestand is 42151.
What is the nearest town to Hestand?
Tompkinsville, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hestand?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 35.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hestand?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Hestand?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Hestand?
About 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Hestand?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hestand?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hestand have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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