Puncheon, KY

Unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky

Puncheon is a small unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky. It is 4.7 miles NE of Wheelwright, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41828.

Puncheon at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Floyd County
ZIP code
41828
Nearest town
Wheelwright (4.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.3017, -82.7894

Weather in Puncheon now

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Puncheon weather by the hour

Puncheon weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Puncheon

What is the weather usually like in Puncheon?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°36°53°70°87°44°24°Jan49°26°Feb57°32°Mar68°40°Apr74°50°May79°58°Jun82°64°Jul81°62°Aug76°55°Sep68°42°Oct57°32°Nov47°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan4.0"Feb4.6"Mar4.5"Apr4.9"May4.6"Jun5.6"Jul4.4"Aug3.5"Sep3.0"Oct3.1"Nov4.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITESBURG 2SE, KY US (USC00158635), adjusted for the elevation of Puncheon.

Puncheon weather month by month

January
44° 24°F
4.0 in of rain
February
49° 26°F
4.0 in of rain
March
57° 32°F
4.6 in of rain
April
68° 40°F
4.5 in of rain
May
74° 50°F
4.9 in of rain
June
79° 58°F
4.6 in of rain
July
82° 64°F
5.6 in of rain
August
81° 62°F
4.4 in of rain
September
76° 55°F
3.5 in of rain
October
68° 42°F
3.0 in of rain
November
57° 32°F
3.1 in of rain
December
47° 27°F
4.3 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Puncheon through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:38 PM9 h 56 min
February7:18 AM6:12 PM10 h 53 min
March7:40 AM7:39 PM11 h 59 min
April6:54 AM8:07 PM13 h 12 min
May6:20 AM8:34 PM14 h 13 min
June6:08 AM8:54 PM14 h 46 min
July6:21 AM8:53 PM14 h 31 min
August6:46 AM8:24 PM13 h 38 min
September7:12 AM7:40 PM12 h 28 min
October7:38 AM6:55 PM11 h 17 min
November7:09 AM5:22 PM10 h 13 min
December7:36 AM5:16 PM9 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in Puncheon?

Puncheon has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Puncheon 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 Puncheon

The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 13.6 miles SE of Puncheon.

Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 13.6 mi SEOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 17.4 mi SEOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 20.8 mi SEOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 25.4 mi SEOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 27.0 mi SOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 27.7 mi SOn Windy
Coeburn: US-58 ALT - MM 46.9 - WB - Wise CoCoeburn · 30.1 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Puncheon

Where is Puncheon, KY?

Puncheon is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky, 4.7 miles NE of Wheelwright.

What county is Puncheon in?

Puncheon is in Floyd County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Puncheon, KY?

The ZIP code for Puncheon is 41828.

What is the nearest town to Puncheon?

Wheelwright, 4.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Puncheon?

Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 13.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Puncheon?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Puncheon?

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

How much does it rain in Puncheon?

About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Puncheon?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Puncheon?

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

What climate does Puncheon have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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