Pilot, KY

Unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky

Pilot is a small unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky. It is 7.9 miles NW of Stanton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40472.

Pilot at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Powell County
ZIP code
40472
Nearest town
Stanton (7.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.7492, -83.7797

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Pilot weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pilot.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pilot

What is the weather usually like in Pilot?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°54°72°89°42°24°Jan47°27°Feb57°34°Mar68°44°Apr75°53°May82°61°Jun84°65°Jul84°64°Aug79°57°Sep69°44°Oct57°35°Nov46°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.8"Feb4.7"Mar4.9"Apr5.1"May4.5"Jun6.1"Jul3.3"Aug3.5"Sep3.4"Oct3.2"Nov4.5"Dec

Best time to visit Pilot: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEATTYVILLE 4N, KY US (USC00150483), adjusted for the elevation of Pilot.

Pilot weather month by month

January
42° 24°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
February
47° 27°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 5.4 in of snow
March
57° 34°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
April
68° 44°F
4.9 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
75° 53°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
82° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
84° 65°F
6.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
84° 64°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 57°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
57° 35°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
46° 29°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Pilot through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:47 AM5:41 PM9 h 54 min
February7:22 AM6:15 PM10 h 52 min
March7:44 AM7:43 PM11 h 59 min
April6:58 AM8:12 PM13 h 13 min
May6:23 AM8:39 PM14 h 15 min
June6:11 AM9:00 PM14 h 48 min
July6:24 AM8:58 PM14 h 34 min
August6:49 AM8:29 PM13 h 39 min
September7:15 AM7:44 PM12 h 28 min
October7:42 AM6:59 PM11 h 16 min
November7:14 AM5:25 PM10 h 11 min
December7:41 AM5:18 PM9 h 37 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Pilot?

Pilot has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 51.0 inches (1,294 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Pilot 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 Pilot

The closest live webcam is Maysville: US 68 MP 18 @ Ohio River Brdg, 64.5 miles N of Pilot.

Maysville: US 68 MP 18 @ Ohio River BrdgMaysville · 64.5 mi NOn Windy
Peaks Mill › West: Canoe KentuckyPeaks Mill · 67.8 mi NWOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 75.5 mi SEOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 78.7 mi SEOn Windy
Portsmouth: SR-852 at US-52 WB Ramp, D09-040Portsmouth · 79.8 mi NEOn Windy
Ironton: Oakley Clark Collins Bridge, South Pier, D09-008Ironton · 80.1 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pilot.

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Questions about Pilot

Where is Pilot, KY?

Pilot is an unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky, 7.9 miles NW of Stanton.

What county is Pilot in?

Pilot is in Powell County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Pilot, KY?

The ZIP code for Pilot is 40472.

What is the nearest town to Pilot?

Stanton, 7.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Pilot?

Yes. The closest is Maysville: US 68 MP 18 @ Ohio River Brdg, 64.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Pilot?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Pilot?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Pilot?

About 51.0 inches (1,294 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Pilot?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Pilot?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Pilot have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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