Yamacraw, KY

Unincorporated community in McCreary County, Kentucky

Yamacraw is a small unincorporated community in McCreary County, Kentucky. It is 3.5 miles E of Whitley City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42631.

Yamacraw at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
McCreary County
ZIP code
42631
Nearest town
Whitley City (3.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.7169, -84.5375

Weather in Yamacraw now

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Yamacraw weather by the hour

Yamacraw weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yamacraw.

This week in Yamacraw

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yamacraw

What is the weather usually like in Yamacraw?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°55°72°90°45°24°Jan49°26°Feb59°33°Mar69°41°Apr76°51°May82°59°Jun85°63°Jul85°62°Aug80°54°Sep69°42°Oct58°32°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.8"Jan4.5"Feb5.2"Mar4.7"Apr5.5"May5.3"Jun6.1"Jul3.7"Aug3.6"Sep3.3"Oct3.8"Nov5.8"Dec

Best time to visit Yamacraw: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STEARNS 2S, KY US (USC00157677), adjusted for the elevation of Yamacraw.

Yamacraw weather month by month

January
45° 24°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
49° 26°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
59° 33°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
69° 41°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
76° 51°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 59°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 63°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 62°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 54°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 42°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 32°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
48° 27°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Yamacraw through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM5:47 PM9 h 59 min
February7:24 AM6:19 PM10 h 55 min
March7:47 AM7:46 PM11 h 59 min
April7:02 AM8:13 PM13 h 11 min
May6:29 AM8:40 PM14 h 11 min
June6:17 AM9:00 PM14 h 42 min
July6:29 AM8:58 PM14 h 28 min
August6:54 AM8:30 PM13 h 36 min
September7:19 AM7:47 PM12 h 27 min
October7:44 AM7:03 PM11 h 18 min
November7:14 AM5:30 PM10 h 15 min
December7:41 AM5:24 PM9 h 42 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Yamacraw?

Yamacraw has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 56.1 inches (1,425 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Yamacraw is May–June and September–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 Yamacraw

The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 67.4 miles SW of Yamacraw.

Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency ServicesCookeville · 67.4 mi SWOn Windy
Maryville › NorthMaryville · 75.3 mi SEOn Windy
Sevierville: Scenic Helicopter Tours - Smoky MountainSevierville · 76.5 mi SEOn Windy
Pigeon Forge › West: WonderworksPigeon Forge · 81.7 mi SEOn Windy
Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 84.4 mi EOn Windy
Gatlinburg › East: Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Tennessee, United StatesGatlinburg · 96.1 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Yamacraw.

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Map of Yamacraw, KY

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Questions about Yamacraw

Where is Yamacraw, KY?

Yamacraw is an unincorporated community in McCreary County, Kentucky, 3.5 miles E of Whitley City.

What county is Yamacraw in?

Yamacraw is in McCreary County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Yamacraw, KY?

The ZIP code for Yamacraw is 42631.

What is the nearest town to Yamacraw?

Whitley City, 3.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Yamacraw?

Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 67.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Yamacraw?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Yamacraw?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Yamacraw?

About 56.1 inches (1,425 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Yamacraw?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Yamacraw?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Yamacraw have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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