Whitco, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Whitco is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 1.6 miles E of Whitesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41858.
Whitco at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41858
- Nearest town
- Whitesburg (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1194, -82.8514
Weather in Whitco now
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Whitco weather by the hour
Whitco weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitco.
This week in Whitco
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitco
What is the weather usually like in Whitco?
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 Whitco: 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 Whitco.
Whitco weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitco through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:36 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 Whitco?
Whitco 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 Whitco 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 Whitco
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 12.8 miles E of Whitco.
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Questions about Whitco
Where is Whitco, KY?
Whitco is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 1.6 miles E of Whitesburg.
What county is Whitco in?
Whitco is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Whitco, KY?
The ZIP code for Whitco is 41858.
What is the nearest town to Whitco?
Whitesburg, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitco?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 12.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitco?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitco?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Whitco?
About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Whitco?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Whitco?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitco have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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