Swamp Branch, KY
Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kentucky
Swamp Branch is a small unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kentucky. It is 6.7 miles NE of West Van Lear, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41222.
Swamp Branch at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Johnson County
- ZIP code
- 41222
- Nearest town
- West Van Lear (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.7358, -82.8950
Weather in Swamp Branch now
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Swamp Branch weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swamp Branch.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swamp Branch
What is the weather usually like in Swamp Branch?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 46.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,173 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Swamp Branch: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRESTONSBURG 3WSW, KY US (USC00156563), adjusted for the elevation of Swamp Branch.
Swamp Branch weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swamp Branch through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Swamp Branch?
Swamp Branch has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.2 inches (1,173 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Swamp Branch 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 Swamp Branch
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 42.8 miles S of Swamp Branch.
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Questions about Swamp Branch
Where is Swamp Branch, KY?
Swamp Branch is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kentucky, 6.7 miles NE of West Van Lear.
What county is Swamp Branch in?
Swamp Branch is in Johnson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Swamp Branch, KY?
The ZIP code for Swamp Branch is 41222.
What is the nearest town to Swamp Branch?
West Van Lear, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swamp Branch?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 42.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swamp Branch?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Swamp Branch?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Swamp Branch?
About 46.2 inches (1,173 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Swamp Branch?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Swamp Branch?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swamp Branch have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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