Pointer, KY
Unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky
Pointer is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It is 7.9 miles E of Science Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42553.
Pointer at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Pulaski County
- ZIP code
- 42553
- Nearest town
- Science Hill (7.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1328, -84.7672
Weather in Pointer now
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Pointer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pointer.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pointer
What is the weather usually like in Pointer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,353 mm
- 5.4 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pointer: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOMERSET 2 N, KY US (USC00157510), adjusted for the elevation of Pointer.
Pointer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pointer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Pointer?
Pointer 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pointer 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 Pointer
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 79.9 miles SW of Pointer.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pointer.
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Questions about Pointer
Where is Pointer, KY?
Pointer is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky, 7.9 miles E of Science Hill.
What county is Pointer in?
Pointer is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Pointer, KY?
The ZIP code for Pointer is 42553.
What is the nearest town to Pointer?
Science Hill, 7.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pointer?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 79.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pointer?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Pointer?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Pointer?
About 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Pointer?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pointer?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pointer have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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