Wellhope, KY
Unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Wellhope is a small unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It is 2.9 miles N of Mount Vernon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40456.
Wellhope at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Rockcastle County
- ZIP code
- 40456
- Nearest town
- Mount Vernon (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3161, -84.3183
Weather in Wellhope now
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Wellhope weather by the hour
Wellhope weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wellhope.
This week in Wellhope
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wellhope
What is the weather usually like in Wellhope?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,304 mm
- 10.9 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wellhope: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON, KY US (USC00155648), adjusted for the elevation of Wellhope.
Wellhope weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wellhope through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:14 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wellhope?
Wellhope has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wellhope 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 Wellhope
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 73.0 miles N of Wellhope.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wellhope.
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Questions about Wellhope
Where is Wellhope, KY?
Wellhope is an unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, 2.9 miles N of Mount Vernon.
What county is Wellhope in?
Wellhope is in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Wellhope, KY?
The ZIP code for Wellhope is 40456.
What is the nearest town to Wellhope?
Mount Vernon, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wellhope?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 73.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wellhope?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Wellhope?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Wellhope?
About 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Wellhope?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wellhope?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wellhope have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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