Major, KY
Unincorporated community in Owsley County, Kentucky
Major is a small unincorporated community in Owsley County, Kentucky. It is 4.2 miles N of Booneville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41364.
Major at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Owsley County
- ZIP code
- 41364
- Nearest town
- Booneville (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4139, -83.6986
Weather in Major now
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Major weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Major.
This week in Major
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Major
What is the weather usually like in Major?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 51.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,302 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Major: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOONEVILLE 12SW, KY US (USC00150860), adjusted for the elevation of Major.
Major weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Major through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Major?
Major 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 51.3 inches (1,302 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Major 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 Major
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 58.8 miles SE of Major.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Major.
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Questions about Major
Where is Major, KY?
Major is an unincorporated community in Owsley County, Kentucky, 4.2 miles N of Booneville.
What county is Major in?
Major is in Owsley County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Major, KY?
The ZIP code for Major is 41364.
What is the nearest town to Major?
Booneville, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Major?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 58.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Major?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Major?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Major?
About 51.3 inches (1,302 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Major?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Major?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Major have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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