Van, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Van is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 3.6 miles SE of Whitesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41858.
Van at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41858
- Nearest town
- Whitesburg (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1514, -82.8736
Weather in Van now
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Van weather by the hour
Van weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Van.
This week in Van
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Van
What is the weather usually like in Van?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,284 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Van: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITESBURG 2SE, KY US (USC00158635), adjusted for the elevation of Van.
Van weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Van through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Van?
Van has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Van 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 Van
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 13.8 miles E of Van.
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Questions about Van
Where is Van, KY?
Van is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 3.6 miles SE of Whitesburg.
What county is Van in?
Van is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Van, KY?
The ZIP code for Van is 41858.
What is the nearest town to Van?
Whitesburg, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Van?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 13.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Van?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Van?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Van?
About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Van?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Van?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Van have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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