Nelse, KY
Unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky
Nelse is a small unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky. It is 7.0 miles NW of Pikeville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41562.
Nelse at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Pike County
- ZIP code
- 41562
- Nearest town
- Pikeville (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4039, -82.4403
Weather in Nelse now
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Nelse weather by the hour
Nelse weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nelse.
This week in Nelse
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nelse
What is the weather usually like in Nelse?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 47.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,205 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nelse: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BREAKS INTERSTATE PARK, VA US (USC00440982), adjusted for the elevation of Nelse.
Nelse weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nelse through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Nelse?
Nelse has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Nelse is May–June and August–September. 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 Nelse
The closest live webcam is Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631, 17.6 miles S of Nelse.
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Questions about Nelse
Where is Nelse, KY?
Nelse is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky, 7.0 miles NW of Pikeville.
What county is Nelse in?
Nelse is in Pike County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Nelse, KY?
The ZIP code for Nelse is 41562.
What is the nearest town to Nelse?
Pikeville, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nelse?
Yes. The closest is Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631, 17.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nelse?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Nelse?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Nelse?
About 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Nelse?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Nelse?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nelse have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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