Poplar, KY
Unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky
Poplar is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky. It is 9.4 miles S of Olive Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41135.
Poplar at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Carter County
- ZIP code
- 41135
- Nearest town
- Olive Hill (9.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4419, -83.1531
Weather in Poplar now
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Poplar weather by the hour
Poplar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Poplar.
This week in Poplar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poplar
What is the weather usually like in Poplar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,266 mm
- 17.5 insnowfall per year · 44 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Poplar: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLIVE HILL 5NE, KY US (USC00156012), adjusted for the elevation of Poplar.
Poplar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Poplar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Poplar?
Poplar has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Poplar 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 Poplar
The closest live webcam is Portsmouth: SR-852 at US-52 WB Ramp, D09-040, 21.7 miles N of Poplar.
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Questions about Poplar
Where is Poplar, KY?
Poplar is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky, 9.4 miles S of Olive Hill.
What county is Poplar in?
Poplar is in Carter County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Poplar, KY?
The ZIP code for Poplar is 41135.
What is the nearest town to Poplar?
Olive Hill, 9.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Poplar?
Yes. The closest is Portsmouth: SR-852 at US-52 WB Ramp, D09-040, 21.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Poplar?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Poplar?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Poplar?
About 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Poplar?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Poplar?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Poplar have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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