Wentz, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Wentz is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 5.8 miles NE of Blackey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41731.
Wentz at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41731
- Nearest town
- Blackey (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0817, -83.0639
Weather in Wentz now
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Wentz weather by the hour
Wentz weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wentz.
This week in Wentz
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wentz
What is the weather usually like in Wentz?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 49.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,267 mm
- 16.7 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wentz: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SKYLINE 1 SE, KY US (USC00157431), adjusted for the elevation of Wentz.
Wentz weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wentz through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wentz?
Wentz 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 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wentz 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 Wentz
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 22.3 miles S of Wentz.
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Questions about Wentz
Where is Wentz, KY?
Wentz is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 5.8 miles NE of Blackey.
What county is Wentz in?
Wentz is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Wentz, KY?
The ZIP code for Wentz is 41731.
What is the nearest town to Wentz?
Blackey, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wentz?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 22.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wentz?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Wentz?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Wentz?
About 49.9 inches (1,267 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Wentz?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wentz?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wentz have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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