Hitchins, KY
Unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky
Hitchins is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky. It is 3.9 miles N of Grayson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41146.
Hitchins at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Carter County
- ZIP code
- 41146
- Nearest town
- Grayson (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2808, -82.9203
Weather in Hitchins now
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Hitchins weather by the hour
Hitchins weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hitchins.
This week in Hitchins
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hitchins
What is the weather usually like in Hitchins?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 46.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,172 mm
- 18.1 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hitchins: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAYSON 3 SW, KY US (USC00153391), adjusted for the elevation of Hitchins.
Hitchins weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hitchins through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:36 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hitchins?
Hitchins has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 46.1 inches (1,172 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hitchins is May–June 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 Hitchins
The closest live webcam is Coal Grove: US-52 at Ashland Bridge, D09-029, 20.9 miles NE of Hitchins.
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Questions about Hitchins
Where is Hitchins, KY?
Hitchins is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky, 3.9 miles N of Grayson.
What county is Hitchins in?
Hitchins is in Carter County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Hitchins, KY?
The ZIP code for Hitchins is 41146.
What is the nearest town to Hitchins?
Grayson, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hitchins?
Yes. The closest is Coal Grove: US-52 at Ashland Bridge, D09-029, 20.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hitchins?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Hitchins?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Hitchins?
About 46.1 inches (1,172 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Hitchins?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hitchins?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hitchins have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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