Orkney, KY
Unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky
Orkney is a small unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky. It is 2.1 miles N of McDowell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41647.
Orkney at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Floyd County
- ZIP code
- 41647
- Nearest town
- McDowell (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4300, -82.7353
Weather in Orkney now
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Orkney weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orkney.
This week in Orkney
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orkney
What is the weather usually like in Orkney?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,208 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orkney: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRESTONSBURG 3WSW, KY US (USC00156563), adjusted for the elevation of Orkney.
Orkney weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orkney through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Orkney?
Orkney 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 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Orkney 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 Orkney
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 19.9 miles S of Orkney.
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Questions about Orkney
Where is Orkney, KY?
Orkney is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky, 2.1 miles N of McDowell.
What county is Orkney in?
Orkney is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Orkney, KY?
The ZIP code for Orkney is 41647.
What is the nearest town to Orkney?
McDowell, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orkney?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 19.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orkney?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Orkney?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Orkney?
About 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Orkney?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Orkney?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orkney have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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