Watauga, KY
Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Kentucky
Watauga is a small unincorporated community in Clinton County, Kentucky. It is 9.6 miles SW of Albany, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42603.
Watauga at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Clinton County
- ZIP code
- 42603
- Nearest town
- Albany (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.8169, -85.0647
Weather in Watauga now
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Watauga weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watauga.
This week in Watauga
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watauga
What is the weather usually like in Watauga?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Watauga: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMESTOWN WWTP, KY US (USC00154208), adjusted for the elevation of Watauga.
Watauga weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watauga through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:32 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Watauga?
Watauga has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Watauga 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 Watauga
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 52.8 miles SW of Watauga.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watauga.
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Questions about Watauga
Where is Watauga, KY?
Watauga is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, Kentucky, 9.6 miles SW of Albany.
What county is Watauga in?
Watauga is in Clinton County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Watauga, KY?
The ZIP code for Watauga is 42603.
What is the nearest town to Watauga?
Albany, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watauga?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 52.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watauga?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Watauga?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Watauga?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Watauga?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Watauga?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watauga have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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