Lucky, KY
Unincorporated community in Whitley County, Kentucky
Lucky is a small unincorporated community in Whitley County, Kentucky. It is 4.7 miles SW of Emlyn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40759.
Lucky at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Whitley County
- ZIP code
- 40759
- Nearest town
- Emlyn (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7369, -84.0722
Weather in Lucky now
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Lucky weather by the hour
Lucky weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lucky.
This week in Lucky
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lucky
What is the weather usually like in Lucky?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 52.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,320 mm
- 11.2 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lucky: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILLIAMSBURG, KY US (USC00158709), adjusted for the elevation of Lucky.
Lucky weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lucky through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lucky?
Lucky has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 52.0 inches (1,320 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lucky 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 Lucky
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 58.6 miles E of Lucky.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lucky.
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Questions about Lucky
Where is Lucky, KY?
Lucky is an unincorporated community in Whitley County, Kentucky, 4.7 miles SW of Emlyn.
What county is Lucky in?
Lucky is in Whitley County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Lucky, KY?
The ZIP code for Lucky is 40759.
What is the nearest town to Lucky?
Emlyn, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lucky?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 58.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lucky?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Lucky?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Lucky?
About 52.0 inches (1,320 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Lucky?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lucky?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lucky have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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