Jinks, KY
Unincorporated community in Estill County, Kentucky
Jinks is a small unincorporated community in Estill County, Kentucky. It is 7.1 miles NE of Irvine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40336.
Jinks at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Estill County
- ZIP code
- 40336
- Nearest town
- Irvine (7.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6064, -84.0322
Weather in Jinks now
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Jinks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jinks.
This week in Jinks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jinks
What is the weather usually like in Jinks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 18.2 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Jinks: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEREA COLLEGE, KY US (USC00150619), adjusted for the elevation of Jinks.
Jinks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jinks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Jinks?
Jinks has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Jinks 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 Jinks
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 64.0 miles NW of Jinks.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jinks.
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Questions about Jinks
Where is Jinks, KY?
Jinks is an unincorporated community in Estill County, Kentucky, 7.1 miles NE of Irvine.
What county is Jinks in?
Jinks is in Estill County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Jinks, KY?
The ZIP code for Jinks is 40336.
What is the nearest town to Jinks?
Irvine, 7.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Jinks?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 64.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Jinks?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Jinks?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Jinks?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Jinks?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Jinks?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Jinks have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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