Lykins, KY
Unincorporated community in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Lykins is a small unincorporated community in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It is 9.0 miles E of Salyersville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41408.
Lykins at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Magoffin County
- ZIP code
- 41408
- Nearest town
- Salyersville (9.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.7781, -83.2219
Weather in Lykins now
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Lykins weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lykins.
This week in Lykins
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lykins
What is the weather usually like in Lykins?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,192 mm
- 12.3 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lykins: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALYERSVILLE WTR WKS, KY US (USC00157130), adjusted for the elevation of Lykins.
Lykins weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lykins through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lykins?
Lykins 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lykins 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 Lykins
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 54.1 miles SE of Lykins.
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Questions about Lykins
Where is Lykins, KY?
Lykins is an unincorporated community in Magoffin County, Kentucky, 9.0 miles E of Salyersville.
What county is Lykins in?
Lykins is in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Lykins, KY?
The ZIP code for Lykins is 41408.
What is the nearest town to Lykins?
Salyersville, 9.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lykins?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 54.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lykins?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Lykins?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lykins?
About 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lykins?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lykins?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lykins have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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