Turkey, KY
Unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky
Turkey is a small unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It is 9.4 miles NE of Jackson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41314.
Turkey at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Breathitt County
- ZIP code
- 41314
- Nearest town
- Jackson (9.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4792, -83.5078
Weather in Turkey now
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Turkey weather by the hour
Turkey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Turkey.
This week in Turkey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Turkey
What is the weather usually like in Turkey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,243 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Turkey: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station QUICKSAND, KY US (USC00156624), adjusted for the elevation of Turkey.
Turkey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Turkey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Turkey?
Turkey has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Turkey 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 Turkey
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 53.5 miles SE of Turkey.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Turkey.
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Questions about Turkey
Where is Turkey, KY?
Turkey is an unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky, 9.4 miles NE of Jackson.
What county is Turkey in?
Turkey is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Turkey, KY?
The ZIP code for Turkey is 41314.
What is the nearest town to Turkey?
Jackson, 9.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Turkey?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 53.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Turkey?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Turkey?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Turkey?
About 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Turkey?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Turkey?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Turkey have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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