Pactolus, KY
Unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky
Pactolus is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky. It is 2.0 miles S of Grayson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41143.
Pactolus at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Carter County
- ZIP code
- 41143
- Nearest town
- Grayson (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3653, -82.9350
Weather in Pactolus now
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Pactolus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pactolus.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pactolus
What is the weather usually like in Pactolus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,172 mm
- 18.1 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pactolus: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAYSON 2 E, KY US (USC00153389), adjusted for the elevation of Pactolus.
Pactolus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pactolus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:36 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Pactolus?
Pactolus 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 46.1 inches (1,172 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pactolus is May–June and September–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 Pactolus
The closest live webcam is Ironton: Oakley Clark Collins Bridge, South Pier, D09-008, 17.4 miles NE of Pactolus.
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Questions about Pactolus
Where is Pactolus, KY?
Pactolus is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky, 2.0 miles S of Grayson.
What county is Pactolus in?
Pactolus is in Carter County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Pactolus, KY?
The ZIP code for Pactolus is 41143.
What is the nearest town to Pactolus?
Grayson, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pactolus?
Yes. The closest is Ironton: Oakley Clark Collins Bridge, South Pier, D09-008, 17.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pactolus?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Pactolus?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Pactolus?
About 46.1 inches (1,172 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Pactolus?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pactolus?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pactolus have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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