Hippo, KY
Unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky
Hippo is a small unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky. It is 3.7 miles E of Maytown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41616.
Hippo at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Floyd County
- ZIP code
- 41616
- Nearest town
- Maytown (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5325, -82.8689
Weather in Hippo now
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Hippo weather by the hour
Hippo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hippo.
This week in Hippo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hippo
What is the weather usually like in Hippo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,208 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hippo: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRESTONSBURG 3WSW, KY US (USC00156563), adjusted for the elevation of Hippo.
Hippo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hippo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hippo?
Hippo 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Hippo 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 Hippo
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 29.3 miles SE of Hippo.
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Questions about Hippo
Where is Hippo, KY?
Hippo is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky, 3.7 miles E of Maytown.
What county is Hippo in?
Hippo is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Hippo, KY?
The ZIP code for Hippo is 41616.
What is the nearest town to Hippo?
Maytown, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hippo?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 29.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hippo?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Hippo?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Hippo?
About 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Hippo?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hippo?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hippo have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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