Rousseau, KY
Unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky
Rousseau is a small unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It is 8.2 miles W of Jackson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41366.
Rousseau at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Breathitt County
- ZIP code
- 41366
- Nearest town
- Jackson (8.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5931, -83.2297
Weather in Rousseau now
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Rousseau weather by the hour
Rousseau weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rousseau.
This week in Rousseau
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rousseau
What is the weather usually like in Rousseau?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 51.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,318 mm
- 23.4 insnowfall per year · 59 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rousseau: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON, KY US (USW00003889), adjusted for the elevation of Rousseau.
Rousseau weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rousseau through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rousseau?
Rousseau 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rousseau is May and August to 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 Rousseau
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 45.0 miles SE of Rousseau.
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Questions about Rousseau
Where is Rousseau, KY?
Rousseau is an unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky, 8.2 miles W of Jackson.
What county is Rousseau in?
Rousseau is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Rousseau, KY?
The ZIP code for Rousseau is 41366.
What is the nearest town to Rousseau?
Jackson, 8.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rousseau?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 45.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rousseau?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rousseau?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Rousseau?
About 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rousseau?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rousseau?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rousseau have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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