Sinking Valley, KY
Unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky
Sinking Valley is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It is 12.5 miles W of Science Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42503.
Sinking Valley at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Pulaski County
- ZIP code
- 42503
- Nearest town
- Science Hill (12.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1822, -84.4072
Weather in Sinking Valley now
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Sinking Valley weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sinking Valley.
This week in Sinking Valley
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sinking Valley
What is the weather usually like in Sinking Valley?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,353 mm
- 5.4 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sinking Valley: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOMERSET 2 N, KY US (USC00157510), adjusted for the elevation of Sinking Valley.
Sinking Valley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sinking Valley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sinking Valley?
Sinking Valley has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sinking Valley 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 Sinking Valley
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 80.2 miles N of Sinking Valley.
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Questions about Sinking Valley
Where is Sinking Valley, KY?
Sinking Valley is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky, 12.5 miles W of Science Hill.
What county is Sinking Valley in?
Sinking Valley is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Sinking Valley, KY?
The ZIP code for Sinking Valley is 42503.
What is the nearest town to Sinking Valley?
Science Hill, 12.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sinking Valley?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 80.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sinking Valley?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sinking Valley?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Sinking Valley?
About 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sinking Valley?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sinking Valley?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sinking Valley have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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