Taft, KY

Unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky

Taft is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky. It is 6.5 miles S of Oneida, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41364.

Taft at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Clay County
ZIP code
41364
Nearest town
Oneida (6.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.3614, -83.6867

Weather in Taft now

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Taft weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Taft.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Taft

What is the weather usually like in Taft?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°55°73°91°44°23°Jan49°26°Feb58°31°Mar69°40°Apr77°50°May83°59°Jun86°63°Jul85°62°Aug80°55°Sep70°42°Oct58°32°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan3.9"Feb4.7"Mar4.6"Apr5.2"May4.8"Jun5.3"Jul3.9"Aug3.5"Sep3.3"Oct3.4"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Taft: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOONEVILLE 12SW, KY US (USC00150860), adjusted for the elevation of Taft.

Taft weather month by month

January
44° 23°F
4.0 in of rain
February
49° 26°F
3.9 in of rain
March
58° 31°F
4.7 in of rain
April
69° 40°F
4.6 in of rain
May
77° 50°F
5.2 in of rain
June
83° 59°F
4.8 in of rain
July
86° 63°F
5.3 in of rain
August
85° 62°F
3.9 in of rain
September
80° 55°F
3.5 in of rain
October
70° 42°F
3.3 in of rain
November
58° 32°F
3.4 in of rain
December
48° 27°F
4.7 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Taft through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:46 AM5:42 PM9 h 55 min
February7:22 AM6:15 PM10 h 53 min
March7:43 AM7:43 PM11 h 59 min
April6:58 AM8:11 PM13 h 12 min
May6:24 AM8:38 PM14 h 14 min
June6:12 AM8:58 PM14 h 46 min
July6:24 AM8:56 PM14 h 32 min
August6:49 AM8:28 PM13 h 38 min
September7:15 AM7:44 PM12 h 28 min
October7:41 AM6:59 PM11 h 17 min
November7:12 AM5:25 PM10 h 12 min
December7:40 AM5:19 PM9 h 39 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Taft?

Taft 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 51.3 inches (1,302 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Taft 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 Taft

The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 55.6 miles SE of Taft.

Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 55.6 mi SEOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 60.2 mi EOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 62.5 mi EOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 64.0 mi SEOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 65.9 mi SEOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 66.2 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Taft.

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Questions about Taft

Where is Taft, KY?

Taft is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky, 6.5 miles S of Oneida.

What county is Taft in?

Taft is in Clay County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Taft, KY?

The ZIP code for Taft is 41364.

What is the nearest town to Taft?

Oneida, 6.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Taft?

Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 55.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Taft?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Taft?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Taft?

About 51.3 inches (1,302 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Taft?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Taft?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Taft have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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