Short Town, KY
Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky
Short Town is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 1.7 miles S of Kenvir, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40828.
Short Town at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Harlan County
- ZIP code
- 40828
- Nearest town
- Kenvir (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8775, -83.1606
Weather in Short Town now
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Short Town weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Short Town.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Short Town
What is the weather usually like in Short Town?
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 Short Town: 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 Short Town.
Short Town weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Short Town through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Short Town?
Short Town 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 Short Town 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 Short Town
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 11.4 miles SE of Short Town.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Short Town.
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Questions about Short Town
Where is Short Town, KY?
Short Town is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 1.7 miles S of Kenvir.
What county is Short Town in?
Short Town is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Short Town, KY?
The ZIP code for Short Town is 40828.
What is the nearest town to Short Town?
Kenvir, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Short Town?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 11.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Short Town?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Short Town?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Short Town?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Short Town?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Short Town?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Short Town have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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