Straight Creek, KY
Unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky
Straight Creek is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky. It is 5.7 miles NW of Grayson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41146.
Straight Creek at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Carter County
- ZIP code
- 41146
- Nearest town
- Grayson (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2678, -82.8775
Weather in Straight Creek now
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Straight Creek weather by the hour
Straight Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Straight Creek.
This week in Straight Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Straight Creek
What is the weather usually like in Straight Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,172 mm
- 18.1 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Straight Creek: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAYSON 2 E, KY US (USC00153389), adjusted for the elevation of Straight Creek.
Straight Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Straight Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:36 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Straight Creek?
Straight Creek 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 46.1 inches (1,172 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Straight Creek 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 Straight Creek
The closest live webcam is Coal Grove: US-52 at Ashland Bridge, D09-029, 19.9 miles NE of Straight Creek.
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Questions about Straight Creek
Where is Straight Creek, KY?
Straight Creek is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Kentucky, 5.7 miles NW of Grayson.
What county is Straight Creek in?
Straight Creek is in Carter County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Straight Creek, KY?
The ZIP code for Straight Creek is 41146.
What is the nearest town to Straight Creek?
Grayson, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Straight Creek?
Yes. The closest is Coal Grove: US-52 at Ashland Bridge, D09-029, 19.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Straight Creek?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Straight Creek?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Straight Creek?
About 46.1 inches (1,172 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Straight Creek?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Straight Creek?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Straight Creek have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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