Vortex, KY
Unincorporated community in Wolfe County, Kentucky
Vortex is a small unincorporated community in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It is 2.8 miles NW of Campton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41301.
Vortex at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Wolfe County
- ZIP code
- 41301
- Nearest town
- Campton (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6972, -83.5272
Weather in Vortex now
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Vortex weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vortex.
This week in Vortex
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vortex
What is the weather usually like in Vortex?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,294 mm
- 16.1 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vortex: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEATTYVILLE 4N, KY US (USC00150483), adjusted for the elevation of Vortex.
Vortex weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vortex through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Vortex?
Vortex has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.0 inches (1,294 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vortex 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 Vortex
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 62.1 miles SE of Vortex.
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Questions about Vortex
Where is Vortex, KY?
Vortex is an unincorporated community in Wolfe County, Kentucky, 2.8 miles NW of Campton.
What county is Vortex in?
Vortex is in Wolfe County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Vortex, KY?
The ZIP code for Vortex is 41301.
What is the nearest town to Vortex?
Campton, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vortex?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 62.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vortex?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Vortex?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Vortex?
About 51.0 inches (1,294 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Vortex?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vortex?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vortex have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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