Scalf, KY

Unincorporated community in Knox County, Kentucky

Scalf is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Kentucky. It is 6.7 miles SW of Flat Lick, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40982.

Scalf at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Knox County
ZIP code
40982
Nearest town
Flat Lick (6.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.9183, -83.7003

Weather in Scalf now

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Scalf weather by the hour

Scalf weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scalf.

This week in Scalf

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scalf

What is the weather usually like in Scalf?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°56°74°92°45°25°Jan50°28°Feb59°33°Mar69°41°Apr77°51°May84°60°Jun87°65°Jul86°64°Aug81°56°Sep71°44°Oct58°33°Nov49°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.4"Jan4.4"Feb4.9"Mar5.1"Apr4.5"May5.1"Jun5.8"Jul4.0"Aug3.4"Sep3.1"Oct3.8"Nov5.3"Dec

Best time to visit Scalf: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARBOURVILLE, KY US (USC00150381), adjusted for the elevation of Scalf.

Scalf weather month by month

January
45° 25°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
50° 28°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
59° 33°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
69° 41°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
77° 51°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
84° 60°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
87° 65°F
5.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
86° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
81° 56°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
71° 44°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
58° 33°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
December
49° 28°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Scalf through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:45 AM5:43 PM9 h 58 min
February7:21 AM6:16 PM10 h 54 min
March7:43 AM7:43 PM11 h 59 min
April6:58 AM8:10 PM13 h 11 min
May6:25 AM8:37 PM14 h 11 min
June6:13 AM8:57 PM14 h 43 min
July6:26 AM8:55 PM14 h 29 min
August6:50 AM8:27 PM13 h 37 min
September7:15 AM7:43 PM12 h 27 min
October7:41 AM6:59 PM11 h 18 min
November7:12 AM5:26 PM10 h 14 min
December7:39 AM5:20 PM9 h 41 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Scalf?

Scalf has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Scalf 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 Scalf

The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 39.4 miles E of Scalf.

Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 39.4 mi EOn Windy
Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott CoDuffield · 52.2 mi EOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 57.0 mi EOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 60.3 mi EOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 61.1 mi EOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 61.6 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scalf.

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Questions about Scalf

Where is Scalf, KY?

Scalf is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Kentucky, 6.7 miles SW of Flat Lick.

What county is Scalf in?

Scalf is in Knox County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Scalf, KY?

The ZIP code for Scalf is 40982.

What is the nearest town to Scalf?

Flat Lick, 6.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scalf?

Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 39.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scalf?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Scalf?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Scalf?

About 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Scalf?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Scalf?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Scalf have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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