Putney, KY

Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky

Putney is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 3.3 miles S of Ages, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40865.

Putney at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Harlan County
ZIP code
40865
Nearest town
Ages (3.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.9053, -83.2264

Weather in Putney now

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Putney weather by the hour

Putney weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Putney

What is the weather usually like in Putney?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°56°73°90°45°26°Jan49°29°Feb58°34°Mar68°42°Apr76°52°May82°61°Jun85°65°Jul85°64°Aug80°57°Sep70°45°Oct58°34°Nov49°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.1"Jan4.3"Feb5.0"Mar4.9"Apr4.7"May4.7"Jun4.8"Jul4.5"Aug3.5"Sep3.2"Oct3.6"Nov5.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAXTER, KY US (USC00150450), adjusted for the elevation of Putney.

Putney weather month by month

January
45° 26°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
49° 29°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
58° 34°F
5.0 in of rain · 10 wet days
April
68° 42°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
76° 52°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 61°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 65°F
4.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
85° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 57°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 45°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
58° 34°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
49° 29°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Putney through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:43 AM5:41 PM9 h 58 min
February7:19 AM6:14 PM10 h 54 min
March7:42 AM7:41 PM11 h 59 min
April6:56 AM8:08 PM13 h 11 min
May6:23 AM8:35 PM14 h 11 min
June6:11 AM8:55 PM14 h 43 min
July6:24 AM8:53 PM14 h 29 min
August6:48 AM8:25 PM13 h 37 min
September7:14 AM7:42 PM12 h 27 min
October7:39 AM6:57 PM11 h 18 min
November7:10 AM5:24 PM10 h 14 min
December7:37 AM5:19 PM9 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Putney?

Putney has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Putney is May–June and September–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 Putney

The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 15.4 miles SE of Putney.

Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 15.4 mi SEOn Windy
Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott CoDuffield · 27.5 mi SEOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 30.8 mi EOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 34.2 mi EOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 35.1 mi EOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 37.1 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Putney

Where is Putney, KY?

Putney is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 3.3 miles S of Ages.

What county is Putney in?

Putney is in Harlan County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Putney, KY?

The ZIP code for Putney is 40865.

What is the nearest town to Putney?

Ages, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Putney?

Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 15.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Putney?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Putney?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Putney?

About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Putney?

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

When is the best time to visit Putney?

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

What climate does Putney have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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