Hot Spot, KY

Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky

Hot Spot is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 3.9 miles W of Blackey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41845.

Hot Spot at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Letcher County
ZIP code
41845
Nearest town
Blackey (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.1275, -82.9167

Weather in Hot Spot now

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Hot Spot weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hot Spot.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hot Spot

What is the weather usually like in Hot Spot?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°56°74°91°45°26°Jan49°29°Feb59°33°Mar70°42°Apr77°52°May83°60°Jun86°64°Jul85°64°Aug79°57°Sep70°46°Oct59°34°Nov49°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.9"Feb4.8"Mar4.5"Apr4.8"May4.4"Jun5.7"Jul4.2"Aug3.3"Sep2.9"Oct3.2"Nov4.5"Dec

Best time to visit Hot Spot: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SKYLINE 1 SE, KY US (USC00157431), adjusted for the elevation of Hot Spot.

Hot Spot weather month by month

January
45° 26°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
February
49° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
March
59° 33°F
4.8 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
April
70° 42°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
77° 52°F
4.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
83° 60°F
4.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
86° 64°F
5.7 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
85° 64°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
79° 57°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 46°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
59° 34°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
49° 29°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Hot Spot through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:39 PM9 h 57 min
February7:18 AM6:12 PM10 h 54 min
March7:40 AM7:40 PM11 h 59 min
April6:55 AM8:07 PM13 h 12 min
May6:21 AM8:34 PM14 h 12 min
June6:09 AM8:54 PM14 h 45 min
July6:22 AM8:53 PM14 h 30 min
August6:47 AM8:25 PM13 h 37 min
September7:12 AM7:40 PM12 h 28 min
October7:38 AM6:56 PM11 h 17 min
November7:09 AM5:23 PM10 h 13 min
December7:36 AM5:17 PM9 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Hot Spot?

Hot Spot 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 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Hot Spot 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 Hot Spot

The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 16.3 miles E of Hot Spot.

Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 16.3 mi EOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 17.6 mi EOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 20.2 mi SEOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 20.8 mi SEOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 21.4 mi SEOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 25.0 mi EOn Windy
Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 25.9 mi SOn Windy
Coeburn: US-58 ALT - MM 46.9 - WB - Wise CoCoeburn · 27.1 mi SEOn Windy
Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott CoDuffield · 29.5 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hot Spot.

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Questions about Hot Spot

Where is Hot Spot, KY?

Hot Spot is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 3.9 miles W of Blackey.

What county is Hot Spot in?

Hot Spot is in Letcher County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Hot Spot, KY?

The ZIP code for Hot Spot is 41845.

What is the nearest town to Hot Spot?

Blackey, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Hot Spot?

Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 16.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Hot Spot?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Hot Spot?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Hot Spot?

About 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Hot Spot?

Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Hot Spot?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Hot Spot have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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