Wells Fork, KY
Unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky
Wells Fork is a small unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It is 9.3 miles W of Jackson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41339.
Wells Fork at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Breathitt County
- ZIP code
- 41339
- Nearest town
- Jackson (9.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5378, -83.2094
Weather in Wells Fork now
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Wells Fork weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wells Fork.
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What is the weather usually like in Wells Fork?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 51.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,318 mm
- 23.4 insnowfall per year · 59 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wells Fork: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON, KY US (USW00003889), adjusted for the elevation of Wells Fork.
Wells Fork weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wells Fork through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wells Fork?
Wells Fork 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wells Fork 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 Wells Fork
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 41.7 miles SE of Wells Fork.
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Questions about Wells Fork
Where is Wells Fork, KY?
Wells Fork is an unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky, 9.3 miles W of Jackson.
What county is Wells Fork in?
Wells Fork is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Wells Fork, KY?
The ZIP code for Wells Fork is 41339.
What is the nearest town to Wells Fork?
Jackson, 9.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wells Fork?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 41.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wells Fork?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Wells Fork?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Wells Fork?
About 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Wells Fork?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wells Fork?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wells Fork have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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