Yancey, KY
Unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky
Yancey is a small unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is 5.1 miles E of Cawood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40831.
Yancey at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Harlan County
- ZIP code
- 40831, 40830
- Nearest town
- Cawood (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7686, -83.3208
Weather in Yancey now
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Yancey weather by the hour
Yancey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yancey.
This week in Yancey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yancey
What is the weather usually like in Yancey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,326 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yancey: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAXTER, KY US (USC00150450), adjusted for the elevation of Yancey.
Yancey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yancey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Yancey?
Yancey has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Yancey 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 Yancey
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 16.9 miles E of Yancey.
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Questions about Yancey
Where is Yancey, KY?
Yancey is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, 5.1 miles E of Cawood.
What county is Yancey in?
Yancey is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Yancey, KY?
The ZIP code for Yancey is 40831.
What is the nearest town to Yancey?
Cawood, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Yancey?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 16.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Yancey?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Yancey?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Yancey?
About 52.2 inches (1,326 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Yancey?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Yancey?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yancey have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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