Yerkes, KY
Unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky
Yerkes is a small unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky. It is 4.7 miles E of Combs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41723.
Yerkes at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Perry County
- ZIP code
- 41723
- Nearest town
- Combs (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2772, -83.3011
Weather in Yerkes now
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Yerkes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yerkes.
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What is the weather usually like in Yerkes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,308 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yerkes: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUCKHORN LAKE, KY US (USC00151080), adjusted for the elevation of Yerkes.
Yerkes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yerkes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Yerkes?
Yerkes has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.5 inches (1,308 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Yerkes is April–May 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 Yerkes
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 38.2 miles E of Yerkes.
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Questions about Yerkes
Where is Yerkes, KY?
Yerkes is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky, 4.7 miles E of Combs.
What county is Yerkes in?
Yerkes is in Perry County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Yerkes, KY?
The ZIP code for Yerkes is 41723.
What is the nearest town to Yerkes?
Combs, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Yerkes?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 38.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Yerkes?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Yerkes?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Yerkes?
About 51.5 inches (1,308 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Yerkes?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Yerkes?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yerkes have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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