Watts, KY

Unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky

Watts is a small unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It is 9.0 miles NW of Jackson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41348.

Watts at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Breathitt County
ZIP code
41348
Nearest town
Jackson (9.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.4444, -83.3139

Weather in Watts now

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Watts weather by the hour

Watts weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Watts

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watts

What is the weather usually like in Watts?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°54°72°90°44°23°Jan47°26°Feb57°31°Mar68°40°Apr75°51°May82°60°Jun85°64°Jul84°63°Aug79°56°Sep69°42°Oct58°32°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.6"Feb4.1"Mar4.5"Apr4.7"May5.0"Jun5.1"Jul4.0"Aug3.4"Sep3.3"Oct3.1"Nov4.2"Dec

Best time to visit Watts: 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 Watts.

Watts weather month by month

January
44° 23°F
3.9 in of rain
February
47° 26°F
3.6 in of rain
March
57° 31°F
4.1 in of rain
April
68° 40°F
4.5 in of rain
May
75° 51°F
4.7 in of rain
June
82° 60°F
5.0 in of rain
July
85° 64°F
5.1 in of rain
August
84° 63°F
4.0 in of rain
September
79° 56°F
3.4 in of rain
October
69° 42°F
3.3 in of rain
November
58° 32°F
3.1 in of rain
December
48° 27°F
4.2 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Watts through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:44 AM5:40 PM9 h 55 min
February7:20 AM6:14 PM10 h 53 min
March7:42 AM7:41 PM11 h 59 min
April6:56 AM8:09 PM13 h 13 min
May6:22 AM8:36 PM14 h 14 min
June6:10 AM8:57 PM14 h 47 min
July6:23 AM8:55 PM14 h 32 min
August6:48 AM8:27 PM13 h 38 min
September7:14 AM7:42 PM12 h 28 min
October7:40 AM6:57 PM11 h 17 min
November7:11 AM5:24 PM10 h 12 min
December7:39 AM5:17 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Watts?

Watts 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 Watts 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 Watts

The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 42.9 miles SE of Watts.

Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 42.9 mi SEOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 45.9 mi SEOn Windy
Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 50.0 mi SOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 51.0 mi SEOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 51.1 mi SEOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 51.4 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Watts

Where is Watts, KY?

Watts is an unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky, 9.0 miles NW of Jackson.

What county is Watts in?

Watts is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Watts, KY?

The ZIP code for Watts is 41348.

What is the nearest town to Watts?

Jackson, 9.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Watts?

Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 42.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Watts?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Watts?

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

How much does it rain in Watts?

About 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Watts?

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

When is the best time to visit Watts?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Watts have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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