Watergap, KY

Unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky

Watergap is a small unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky. It is 1.0 miles SE of Dwale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41621.

Watergap at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Floyd County
ZIP code
41621
Nearest town
Dwale (1.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.6364, -82.7458

Weather in Watergap now

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Watergap weather by the hour

Watergap weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watergap.

This week in Watergap

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watergap

What is the weather usually like in Watergap?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°55°73°91°44°23°Jan48°26°Feb57°31°Mar69°40°Apr76°51°May83°60°Jun86°64°Jul85°63°Aug79°56°Sep68°44°Oct57°32°Nov47°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan4.0"Feb4.2"Mar4.2"Apr4.6"May5.1"Jun4.5"Jul3.6"Aug3.4"Sep3.2"Oct2.9"Nov4.3"Dec

Best time to visit Watergap: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRESTONSBURG 3WSW, KY US (USC00156563), adjusted for the elevation of Watergap.

Watergap weather month by month

January
44° 23°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
48° 26°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
57° 31°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
69° 40°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
76° 51°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 60°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
86° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
85° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 56°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 44°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 32°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
47° 27°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Watergap through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:43 AM5:37 PM9 h 54 min
February7:18 AM6:11 PM10 h 52 min
March7:40 AM7:39 PM11 h 59 min
April6:54 AM8:07 PM13 h 13 min
May6:19 AM8:35 PM14 h 15 min
June6:07 AM8:55 PM14 h 48 min
July6:20 AM8:53 PM14 h 33 min
August6:45 AM8:25 PM13 h 39 min
September7:11 AM7:40 PM12 h 28 min
October7:38 AM6:55 PM11 h 17 min
November7:09 AM5:21 PM10 h 11 min
December7:37 AM5:15 PM9 h 37 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Watergap?

Watergap 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 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.

The best time to visit Watergap 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 Watergap

The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 33.9 miles S of Watergap.

Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 33.9 mi SOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 37.0 mi SEOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 37.9 mi SOn Windy
Grundy: US-460 - VA-83Grundy · 43.2 mi SEOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 46.9 mi SOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 48.8 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watergap.

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Questions about Watergap

Where is Watergap, KY?

Watergap is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky, 1.0 miles SE of Dwale.

What county is Watergap in?

Watergap is in Floyd County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Watergap, KY?

The ZIP code for Watergap is 41621.

What is the nearest town to Watergap?

Dwale, 1.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Watergap?

Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 33.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Watergap?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Watergap?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Watergap?

About 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Watergap?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Watergap?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Watergap have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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