Walden, KY
Unincorporated community in Whitley County, Kentucky
Walden is a small unincorporated community in Whitley County, Kentucky. It is 3.5 miles E of Rockholds, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40701.
Walden at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Whitley County
- ZIP code
- 40701
- Nearest town
- Rockholds (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8458, -84.1678
Weather in Walden now
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Walden weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Walden.
This week in Walden
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Walden
What is the weather usually like in Walden?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 52.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,320 mm
- 11.2 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Walden: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILLIAMSBURG, KY US (USC00158709), adjusted for the elevation of Walden.
Walden weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Walden through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Walden?
Walden has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 52.0 inches (1,320 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Walden 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 Walden
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 64.1 miles E of Walden.
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Questions about Walden
Where is Walden, KY?
Walden is an unincorporated community in Whitley County, Kentucky, 3.5 miles E of Rockholds.
What county is Walden in?
Walden is in Whitley County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Walden, KY?
The ZIP code for Walden is 40701.
What is the nearest town to Walden?
Rockholds, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Walden?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 64.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Walden?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Walden?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Walden?
About 52.0 inches (1,320 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Walden?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Walden?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Walden have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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