Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area
Will ZIP 40965 have a white Christmas?
Snow-on-the-ground odds near Middlesborough, KY, for December 25, 2026.
The historical picture
The validated 1991–2020 spatial model indicates an estimated 6% chance of at least one inch of snow on the ground at this ZCTA’s Census internal point.
ACS population
11,561
Land area
86.29 sq mi
Nearest station
14 mi
3DEP elevation
1,148 ft
Climate period
1991–2020
This is a Census ZCTA, not a USPS delivery-route boundary. Its internal point is 1 miles from Middlesborough. The estimate retains all four NOAA source stations and their interpolation weights. This ZCTA crosses a state line; Kentucky is shown because it contains the largest share of its land area.
Frequently asked questions
- Will ZIP 40965 have a white Christmas?
- Its validated 1991–2020 historical estimate is 6%, or about about 1 year in 10. Inside the forecast window, live ensemble guidance is blended with that history.
- Is this the exact USPS ZIP boundary?
- No. The Census Bureau creates ZIP Code Tabulation Areas to approximate the geography of USPS ZIP Codes. USPS delivery routes can change and do not form a permanent national polygon dataset.