Tiptop, KY

Unincorporated community in Magoffin County, Kentucky

Tiptop is a small unincorporated community in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It is 8.8 miles N of Salyersville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41464.

Tiptop at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Magoffin County
ZIP code
41464
Nearest town
Salyersville (8.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.6139, -83.0611

Weather in Tiptop now

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Tiptop weather by the hour

Tiptop weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Tiptop

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tiptop

What is the weather usually like in Tiptop?

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°Jan48°25°Feb57°31°Mar68°40°Apr76°51°May83°60°Jun86°64°Jul85°62°Aug80°55°Sep70°42°Oct58°32°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan4.1"Feb4.7"Mar4.5"Apr5.2"May5.3"Jun5.1"Jul4.3"Aug3.4"Sep3.4"Oct3.5"Nov4.5"Dec

Best time to visit Tiptop: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALYERSVILLE WTR WKS, KY US (USC00157130), adjusted for the elevation of Tiptop.

Tiptop weather month by month

January
44° 23°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 7.4 in of snow
February
48° 25°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 6.7 in of snow
March
57° 31°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
April
68° 40°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
76° 51°F
5.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
83° 60°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
86° 64°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
85° 62°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 55°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 42°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
58° 32°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
December
48° 27°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Tiptop through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:44 AM5:39 PM9 h 54 min
February7:19 AM6:12 PM10 h 52 min
March7:41 AM7:40 PM11 h 59 min
April6:55 AM8:09 PM13 h 13 min
May6:21 AM8:36 PM14 h 15 min
June6:08 AM8:56 PM14 h 48 min
July6:21 AM8:54 PM14 h 33 min
August6:46 AM8:26 PM13 h 39 min
September7:13 AM7:41 PM12 h 28 min
October7:39 AM6:56 PM11 h 17 min
November7:10 AM5:22 PM10 h 11 min
December7:38 AM5:16 PM9 h 37 min

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

What is the weather like in Tiptop?

Tiptop 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 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Tiptop 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 Tiptop

The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 39.8 miles SE of Tiptop.

Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 39.8 mi SEOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 43.6 mi SEOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 45.9 mi SEOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 51.4 mi SEOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 52.9 mi SEOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 53.0 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Map of Tiptop, KY

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Questions about Tiptop

Where is Tiptop, KY?

Tiptop is an unincorporated community in Magoffin County, Kentucky, 8.8 miles N of Salyersville.

What county is Tiptop in?

Tiptop is in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Tiptop, KY?

The ZIP code for Tiptop is 41464.

What is the nearest town to Tiptop?

Salyersville, 8.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Tiptop?

Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 39.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Tiptop?

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

What is the coldest month in Tiptop?

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

How much does it rain in Tiptop?

About 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Tiptop?

Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Tiptop?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Tiptop have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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