Thomson, KY
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Kentucky
Thomson is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It is 5.9 miles NE of Mount Sterling, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40353.
Thomson at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 40353
- Nearest town
- Mount Sterling (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0058, -84.0261
Weather in Thomson now
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Thomson weather by the hour
Thomson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thomson.
This week in Thomson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thomson
What is the weather usually like in Thomson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,232 mm
- 8.8 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thomson: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT STERLING, KY US (USC00155640), adjusted for the elevation of Thomson.
Thomson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thomson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Thomson?
Thomson has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,232 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 Thomson 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 Thomson
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 47.3 miles NW of Thomson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thomson.
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Questions about Thomson
Where is Thomson, KY?
Thomson is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Kentucky, 5.9 miles NE of Mount Sterling.
What county is Thomson in?
Thomson is in Montgomery County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Thomson, KY?
The ZIP code for Thomson is 40353.
What is the nearest town to Thomson?
Mount Sterling, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thomson?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 47.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thomson?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Thomson?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Thomson?
About 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Thomson?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thomson?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thomson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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