Whittle, KY
Unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky
Whittle is a small unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky. It is 6.1 miles W of Jamestown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42642.
Whittle at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Russell County
- ZIP code
- 42642
- Nearest town
- Jamestown (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0219, -84.9617
Weather in Whittle now
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Whittle weather by the hour
Whittle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whittle.
This week in Whittle
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whittle
What is the weather usually like in Whittle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whittle: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMESTOWN WWTP, KY US (USC00154208), adjusted for the elevation of Whittle.
Whittle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whittle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:20 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:31 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Whittle?
Whittle 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whittle 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 Whittle
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 67.9 miles SW of Whittle.
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Questions about Whittle
Where is Whittle, KY?
Whittle is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky, 6.1 miles W of Jamestown.
What county is Whittle in?
Whittle is in Russell County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Whittle, KY?
The ZIP code for Whittle is 42642.
What is the nearest town to Whittle?
Jamestown, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whittle?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 67.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whittle?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Whittle?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Whittle?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Whittle?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whittle?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whittle have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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