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
Weather in Pilot now
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Pilot weather by the hour
Pilot weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pilot.
This week in Pilot
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pilot
What is the weather usually like in Pilot?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,294 mm
- 16.1 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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
Sunrise and sunset in Pilot through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 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.
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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