Modoc, KY
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky
Modoc is a small unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It is 5.0 miles NW of Burkesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42717.
Modoc at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Cumberland County
- ZIP code
- 42717
- Nearest town
- Burkesville (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.7358, -85.3028
Weather in Modoc now
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Modoc weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Modoc.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Modoc
What is the weather usually like in Modoc?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 54.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,386 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Modoc: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BYRDSTOWN, TN US (USC00401310), adjusted for the elevation of Modoc.
Modoc weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Modoc through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:33 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Modoc?
Modoc has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 54.6 inches (1,386 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Modoc 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 Modoc
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 42.4 miles S of Modoc.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Modoc.
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Questions about Modoc
Where is Modoc, KY?
Modoc is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky, 5.0 miles NW of Burkesville.
What county is Modoc in?
Modoc is in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Modoc, KY?
The ZIP code for Modoc is 42717.
What is the nearest town to Modoc?
Burkesville, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Modoc?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 42.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Modoc?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Modoc?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Modoc?
About 54.6 inches (1,386 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Modoc?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Modoc?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Modoc have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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