Tanksley, KY
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky
Tanksley is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky. It is 5.2 miles NE of Oneida, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40962.
Tanksley at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Clay County
- ZIP code
- 40962
- Nearest town
- Oneida (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2167, -83.7103
Weather in Tanksley now
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Tanksley weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tanksley.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tanksley
What is the weather usually like in Tanksley?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,308 mm
- 8.6 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tanksley: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ONEIDA, KY US (USC00156028), adjusted for the elevation of Tanksley.
Tanksley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tanksley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Tanksley?
Tanksley has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.5 inches (1,308 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tanksley 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 Tanksley
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 49.6 miles SE of Tanksley.
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Questions about Tanksley
Where is Tanksley, KY?
Tanksley is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Kentucky, 5.2 miles NE of Oneida.
What county is Tanksley in?
Tanksley is in Clay County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Tanksley, KY?
The ZIP code for Tanksley is 40962.
What is the nearest town to Tanksley?
Oneida, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tanksley?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 49.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tanksley?
August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Tanksley?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Tanksley?
About 51.5 inches (1,308 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Tanksley?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tanksley?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tanksley have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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