Pippa Passes, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Knott County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
472
Population
1,049/sq mi density
$311
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pippa Passes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,049/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3342°N, 82.8733°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Knott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 98 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Pippa Passes has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (2.9").