Simpson, KY
Unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky
Simpson is a small unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It is 7.1 miles S of Jackson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41385.
Simpson at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Breathitt County
- ZIP code
- 41385
- Nearest town
- Jackson (7.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6681, -83.3703
Weather in Simpson now
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Simpson weather by the hour
Simpson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Simpson.
This week in Simpson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Simpson
What is the weather usually like in Simpson?
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 Simpson: 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 Simpson.
Simpson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Simpson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:12 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 Simpson?
Simpson 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 Simpson 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 Simpson
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 54.2 miles SE of Simpson.
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Questions about Simpson
Where is Simpson, KY?
Simpson is an unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky, 7.1 miles S of Jackson.
What county is Simpson in?
Simpson is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Simpson, KY?
The ZIP code for Simpson is 41385.
What is the nearest town to Simpson?
Jackson, 7.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Simpson?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 54.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Simpson?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Simpson?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Simpson?
About 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Simpson?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Simpson?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Simpson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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