Hoskinston, KY
Unincorporated community in Leslie County, Kentucky
Hoskinston is a small unincorporated community in Leslie County, Kentucky. It is 5.6 miles N of Hyden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40868.
Hoskinston at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Leslie County
- ZIP code
- 40868
- Nearest town
- Hyden (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0772, -83.3917
Weather in Hoskinston now
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Hoskinston weather by the hour
Hoskinston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hoskinston.
This week in Hoskinston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hoskinston
What is the weather usually like in Hoskinston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,326 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hoskinston: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAXTER, KY US (USC00150450), adjusted for the elevation of Hoskinston.
Hoskinston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hoskinston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hoskinston?
Hoskinston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Hoskinston 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 Hoskinston
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 30.2 miles SE of Hoskinston.
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Questions about Hoskinston
Where is Hoskinston, KY?
Hoskinston is an unincorporated community in Leslie County, Kentucky, 5.6 miles N of Hyden.
What county is Hoskinston in?
Hoskinston is in Leslie County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Hoskinston, KY?
The ZIP code for Hoskinston is 40868.
What is the nearest town to Hoskinston?
Hyden, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hoskinston?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 30.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hoskinston?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Hoskinston?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Hoskinston?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Hoskinston?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hoskinston?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hoskinston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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