Ransom, KY
Unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky
Ransom is a small unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky. It is 2.0 miles E of Freeburn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41558.
Ransom at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Pike County
- ZIP code
- 41558
- Nearest town
- Freeburn (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5664, -82.1883
Weather in Ransom now
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Ransom weather by the hour
Ransom weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ransom.
This week in Ransom
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ransom
What is the weather usually like in Ransom?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,227 mm
- 13.1 insnowfall per year · 33 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ransom: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILLIAMSON, WV US (USC00469610), adjusted for the elevation of Ransom.
Ransom weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ransom through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ransom?
Ransom has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ransom is April–May 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 Ransom
The closest live webcam is Grundy: US-460 - VA-83, 20.5 miles S of Ransom.
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Questions about Ransom
Where is Ransom, KY?
Ransom is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky, 2.0 miles E of Freeburn.
What county is Ransom in?
Ransom is in Pike County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Ransom, KY?
The ZIP code for Ransom is 41558.
What is the nearest town to Ransom?
Freeburn, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ransom?
Yes. The closest is Grundy: US-460 - VA-83, 20.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ransom?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Ransom?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Ransom?
About 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ransom?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ransom?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ransom have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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