Straight Creek, KY
Unincorporated community in Bell County, Kentucky
Straight Creek is a small unincorporated community in Bell County, Kentucky. It is 2.7 miles NE of Arjay, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40939.
Straight Creek at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Bell County
- ZIP code
- 40939
- Nearest town
- Arjay (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7731, -83.6681
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 · 25°F average low
- 53.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,366 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Straight Creek: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARBOURVILLE, KY US (USC00150381), 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 | 7:44 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 42 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 (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Straight Creek 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 Straight Creek
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 36.2 miles E of Straight Creek.
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Questions about Straight Creek
Where is Straight Creek, KY?
Straight Creek is an unincorporated community in Bell County, Kentucky, 2.7 miles NE of Arjay.
What county is Straight Creek in?
Straight Creek is in Bell County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Straight Creek, KY?
The ZIP code for Straight Creek is 40939.
What is the nearest town to Straight Creek?
Arjay, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Straight Creek?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 36.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Straight Creek?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Straight Creek?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Straight Creek?
About 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Straight Creek?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Straight Creek?
May and August to 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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