Whitaker, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Whitaker is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 1.7 miles W of Millstone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41849.
Whitaker at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41849
- Nearest town
- Millstone (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1722, -82.7217
Weather in Whitaker now
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Whitaker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitaker.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitaker
What is the weather usually like in Whitaker?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,284 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitaker: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITESBURG 2SE, KY US (USC00158635), adjusted for the elevation of Whitaker.
Whitaker weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitaker through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Whitaker?
Whitaker has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Whitaker 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 Whitaker
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 5.5 miles E of Whitaker.
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Questions about Whitaker
Where is Whitaker, KY?
Whitaker is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 1.7 miles W of Millstone.
What county is Whitaker in?
Whitaker is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Whitaker, KY?
The ZIP code for Whitaker is 41849.
What is the nearest town to Whitaker?
Millstone, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitaker?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 5.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitaker?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitaker?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Whitaker?
About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Whitaker?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Whitaker?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitaker have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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