Pongo, KY

Unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Pongo is a small unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It is 7.9 miles NE of Livingston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40445.

Pongo at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Rockcastle County
ZIP code
40445
Nearest town
Livingston (7.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.2225, -84.3231

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Pongo weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pongo

What is the weather usually like in Pongo?

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°Feb56°35°Mar67°44°Apr74°54°May82°62°Jun84°66°Jul84°64°Aug79°57°Sep69°45°Oct56°35°Nov46°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.2"Jan4.0"Feb4.9"Mar4.8"Apr4.9"May4.8"Jun4.6"Jul3.6"Aug3.5"Sep3.6"Oct3.5"Nov4.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON, KY US (USC00155648), adjusted for the elevation of Pongo.

Pongo weather month by month

January
42° 24°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
February
47° 27°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
March
56° 35°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
April
67° 44°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
74° 54°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 62°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
84° 64°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 57°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 45°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 35°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
46° 29°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Pongo through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM5:45 PM9 h 56 min
February7:24 AM6:18 PM10 h 53 min
March7:46 AM7:45 PM11 h 59 min
April7:00 AM8:13 PM13 h 12 min
May6:26 AM8:40 PM14 h 13 min
June6:15 AM9:00 PM14 h 45 min
July6:27 AM8:58 PM14 h 31 min
August6:52 AM8:30 PM13 h 38 min
September7:18 AM7:46 PM12 h 28 min
October7:44 AM7:01 PM11 h 17 min
November7:15 AM5:28 PM10 h 13 min
December7:42 AM5:22 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Pongo?

Pongo 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 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Pongo 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 Pongo

The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 78.9 miles SE of Pongo.

Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 78.9 mi SEOn Windy
Peaks Mill › West: Canoe KentuckyPeaks Mill · 79.0 mi NOn Windy
Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott CoDuffield · 91.6 mi EOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 93.7 mi EOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 93.7 mi EOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 95.3 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Pongo

Where is Pongo, KY?

Pongo is an unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, 7.9 miles NE of Livingston.

What county is Pongo in?

Pongo is in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Pongo, KY?

The ZIP code for Pongo is 40445.

What is the nearest town to Pongo?

Livingston, 7.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Pongo?

Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 78.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Pongo?

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

What is the coldest month in Pongo?

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

How much does it rain in Pongo?

About 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Pongo?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Pongo?

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

What climate does Pongo have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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