Sampson, KY
Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky
Sampson is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 5.2 miles NE of Cawood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40831.
Sampson at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Harlan County
- ZIP code
- 40831
- Nearest town
- Cawood (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7264, -83.2794
Weather in Sampson now
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Sampson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sampson.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sampson
What is the weather usually like in Sampson?
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 Sampson: 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 Sampson.
Sampson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sampson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sampson?
Sampson 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 Sampson 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 Sampson
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 14.8 miles E of Sampson.
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Questions about Sampson
Where is Sampson, KY?
Sampson is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 5.2 miles NE of Cawood.
What county is Sampson in?
Sampson is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Sampson, KY?
The ZIP code for Sampson is 40831.
What is the nearest town to Sampson?
Cawood, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sampson?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 14.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sampson?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sampson?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Sampson?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sampson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sampson?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sampson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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