War Creek, KY
Unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky
War Creek is a small unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It is 6.4 miles E of Jackson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41301.
War Creek at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Breathitt County
- ZIP code
- 41301
- Nearest town
- Jackson (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5964, -83.4867
Weather in War Creek now
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War Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of War Creek.
This week in War Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in War Creek
What is the weather usually like in War Creek?
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 War Creek: 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 War Creek.
War Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in War Creek 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 | 8:37 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:56 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 17 min |
| November | 7:12 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 War Creek?
War Creek 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 War Creek 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 War Creek
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 56.4 miles SE of War Creek.
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Questions about War Creek
Where is War Creek, KY?
War Creek is an unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky, 6.4 miles E of Jackson.
What county is War Creek in?
War Creek is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of War Creek, KY?
The ZIP code for War Creek is 41301.
What is the nearest town to War Creek?
Jackson, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near War Creek?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 56.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in War Creek?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in War Creek?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in War Creek?
About 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in War Creek?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit War Creek?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does War Creek have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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