Sassafras, IN
Unincorporated community in Spencer County, Indiana
Sassafras is a small unincorporated community in Spencer County, Indiana. It is 8.0 miles W of St. Meinrad, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47515.
Sassafras at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Spencer County
- ZIP code
- 47515
- Nearest town
- St. Meinrad (8.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.1883, -86.6903
Weather in Sassafras now
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Sassafras weather by the hour
Sassafras weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sassafras.
This week in Sassafras
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sassafras
What is the weather usually like in Sassafras?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,261 mm
- 8.3 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sassafras: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAINT MEINRAD, IN US (USC00127724), adjusted for the elevation of Sassafras.
Sassafras weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sassafras through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sassafras?
Sassafras has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sassafras is May and August to 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 Sassafras
The closest live webcam is Kitterman Corners: I-64: 1-064-072-0-1-rwis BIRDSEYE, 2.6 miles N of Sassafras.
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Questions about Sassafras
Where is Sassafras, IN?
Sassafras is an unincorporated community in Spencer County, Indiana, 8.0 miles W of St. Meinrad.
What county is Sassafras in?
Sassafras is in Spencer County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Sassafras, IN?
The ZIP code for Sassafras is 47515.
What is the nearest town to Sassafras?
St. Meinrad, 8.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sassafras?
Yes. The closest is Kitterman Corners: I-64: 1-064-072-0-1-rwis BIRDSEYE, 2.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sassafras?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sassafras?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sassafras?
About 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sassafras?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sassafras?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sassafras have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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