Symbol, KY
Unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Symbol is a small unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It is 4.5 miles W of Livingston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40729.
Symbol at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Rockcastle County
- ZIP code
- 40729
- Nearest town
- Livingston (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2739, -84.1389
Weather in Symbol now
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Symbol weather by the hour
Symbol weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Symbol.
This week in Symbol
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Symbol
What is the weather usually like in Symbol?
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 Symbol: 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 Symbol.
Symbol weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Symbol through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:14 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:41 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 Symbol?
Symbol 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 Symbol 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 Symbol
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 71.4 miles SE of Symbol.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Symbol.
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Questions about Symbol
Where is Symbol, KY?
Symbol is an unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, 4.5 miles W of Livingston.
What county is Symbol in?
Symbol is in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Symbol, KY?
The ZIP code for Symbol is 40729.
What is the nearest town to Symbol?
Livingston, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Symbol?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 71.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Symbol?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Symbol?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Symbol?
About 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Symbol?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Symbol?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Symbol have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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