Oscaloosa, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Oscaloosa is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 3.9 miles E of Whitesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41848.
Oscaloosa at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41848
- Nearest town
- Whitesburg (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0969, -82.8886
Weather in Oscaloosa now
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Oscaloosa weather by the hour
Oscaloosa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oscaloosa.
This week in Oscaloosa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oscaloosa
What is the weather usually like in Oscaloosa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,284 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oscaloosa: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITESBURG 2SE, KY US (USC00158635), adjusted for the elevation of Oscaloosa.
Oscaloosa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oscaloosa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Oscaloosa?
Oscaloosa 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Oscaloosa 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 Oscaloosa
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 15.2 miles E of Oscaloosa.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oscaloosa.
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Questions about Oscaloosa
Where is Oscaloosa, KY?
Oscaloosa is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 3.9 miles E of Whitesburg.
What county is Oscaloosa in?
Oscaloosa is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Oscaloosa, KY?
The ZIP code for Oscaloosa is 41848.
What is the nearest town to Oscaloosa?
Whitesburg, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oscaloosa?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 15.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oscaloosa?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Oscaloosa?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Oscaloosa?
About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Oscaloosa?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Oscaloosa?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oscaloosa have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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