Roark, KY
Unincorporated community in Leslie County, Kentucky
Roark is a small unincorporated community in Leslie County, Kentucky. It is 12.0 miles NE of Hyden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40827.
Roark at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Leslie County
- ZIP code
- 40827
- Nearest town
- Hyden (12.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0225, -83.5153
Weather in Roark now
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Roark weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Roark.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Roark
What is the weather usually like in Roark?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,326 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Roark: 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 Roark.
Roark weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Roark through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Roark?
Roark 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 Roark 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 Roark
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 33.0 miles SE of Roark.
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Questions about Roark
Where is Roark, KY?
Roark is an unincorporated community in Leslie County, Kentucky, 12.0 miles NE of Hyden.
What county is Roark in?
Roark is in Leslie County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Roark, KY?
The ZIP code for Roark is 40827.
What is the nearest town to Roark?
Hyden, 12.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Roark?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 33.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Roark?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Roark?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Roark?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Roark?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Roark?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Roark have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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