Quicksand, KY
Unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky
Quicksand is a small unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It is 3.0 miles NW of Jackson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41339.
Quicksand at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Breathitt County
- ZIP code
- 41339
- Nearest town
- Jackson (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5289, -83.3450
Weather in Quicksand now
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Quicksand weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Quicksand.
This week in Quicksand
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Quicksand
What is the weather usually like in Quicksand?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,243 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Quicksand: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station QUICKSAND, KY US (USC00156624), adjusted for the elevation of Quicksand.
Quicksand weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Quicksand through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Quicksand?
Quicksand 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Quicksand 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 Quicksand
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 47.3 miles SE of Quicksand.
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Questions about Quicksand
Where is Quicksand, KY?
Quicksand is an unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky, 3.0 miles NW of Jackson.
What county is Quicksand in?
Quicksand is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Quicksand, KY?
The ZIP code for Quicksand is 41339.
What is the nearest town to Quicksand?
Jackson, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Quicksand?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 47.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Quicksand?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Quicksand?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Quicksand?
About 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Quicksand?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Quicksand?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Quicksand have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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