Oil Center, KY
Unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky
Oil Center is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It is 5.8 miles E of Somerset, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42553.
Oil Center at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Pulaski County
- ZIP code
- 42553
- Nearest town
- Somerset (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1058, -84.7069
Weather in Oil Center now
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Oil Center weather by the hour
Oil Center weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oil Center.
This week in Oil Center
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oil Center
What is the weather usually like in Oil Center?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,353 mm
- 5.4 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oil Center: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOMERSET 2 N, KY US (USC00157510), adjusted for the elevation of Oil Center.
Oil Center weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oil Center through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Oil Center?
Oil Center has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oil Center 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 Oil Center
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 80.2 miles SW of Oil Center.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oil Center.
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Questions about Oil Center
Where is Oil Center, KY?
Oil Center is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky, 5.8 miles E of Somerset.
What county is Oil Center in?
Oil Center is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Oil Center, KY?
The ZIP code for Oil Center is 42553.
What is the nearest town to Oil Center?
Somerset, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oil Center?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 80.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oil Center?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Oil Center?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Oil Center?
About 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Oil Center?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oil Center?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oil Center have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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