Sinks, KY
Unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Sinks is a small unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It is 2.8 miles S of Livingston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40445.
Sinks at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Rockcastle County
- ZIP code
- 40445
- Nearest town
- Livingston (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3344, -84.2336
Weather in Sinks now
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Sinks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sinks.
This week in Sinks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sinks
What is the weather usually like in Sinks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,304 mm
- 10.9 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sinks: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON, KY US (USC00155648), adjusted for the elevation of Sinks.
Sinks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sinks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:14 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sinks?
Sinks has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sinks is May–June and August–September. 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 Sinks
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 73.7 miles NW of Sinks.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sinks.
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Questions about Sinks
Where is Sinks, KY?
Sinks is an unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, 2.8 miles S of Livingston.
What county is Sinks in?
Sinks is in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Sinks, KY?
The ZIP code for Sinks is 40445.
What is the nearest town to Sinks?
Livingston, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sinks?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 73.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sinks?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sinks?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sinks?
About 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sinks?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sinks?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sinks have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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