West Fork, IN

Unincorporated community in Crawford County, Indiana

West Fork is a small unincorporated community in Crawford County, Indiana. It is 5.0 miles NE of Grantsburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47174.

West Fork at a glance

State
Indiana
County
Crawford County
ZIP code
47174
Nearest town
Grantsburg (5.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Indiana/Marengo
Coordinates
38.2336, -86.5264

Weather in West Fork now

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West Fork weather by the hour

West Fork weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Fork.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Fork

What is the weather usually like in West Fork?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°56°75°93°43°24°Jan48°26°Feb58°35°Mar69°44°Apr77°54°May86°62°Jun88°66°Jul88°64°Aug82°56°Sep71°44°Oct58°35°Nov47°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.6"Feb4.8"Mar5.3"Apr5.0"May5.4"Jun3.8"Jul2.9"Aug3.7"Sep4.0"Oct4.3"Nov4.3"Dec

Best time to visit West Fork: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ENGLISH, IN US (USC00122660), adjusted for the elevation of West Fork.

West Fork weather month by month

January
43° 24°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
48° 26°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
58° 35°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
69° 44°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 54°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
86° 62°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 66°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
88° 64°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 56°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 44°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 35°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
47° 28°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in West Fork through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:59 AM5:51 PM9 h 51 min
February7:34 AM6:25 PM10 h 51 min
March7:55 AM7:54 PM11 h 59 min
April7:08 AM8:23 PM13 h 15 min
May6:33 AM8:51 PM14 h 18 min
June6:20 AM9:12 PM14 h 51 min
July6:33 AM9:10 PM14 h 36 min
August6:59 AM8:41 PM13 h 41 min
September7:26 AM7:55 PM12 h 28 min
October7:53 AM7:09 PM11 h 15 min
November7:26 AM5:35 PM10 h 9 min
December7:54 AM5:28 PM9 h 34 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Marengo).

What is the weather like in West Fork?

West Fork has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August.

The best time to visit West Fork 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 West Fork

The closest live webcam is Kitterman Corners: I-64: 1-064-072-0-1-rwis BIRDSEYE, 9.8 miles W of West Fork.

Kitterman Corners: I-64: 1-064-072-0-1-rwis BIRDSEYEKitterman Corners · 9.8 mi WOn Windy
Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwisCorydon · 21.6 mi EOn Windy
Huntingburg: US 231: 01-019-002-_-_-cam-1 US 231 & SR 64Huntingburg · 23.7 mi WOn Windy
Edwardsville: I-64: 1-064-118-9-1 W OF US 150Edwardsville · 34.2 mi EOn Windy
Mitchell: IN 37: 3-037-068-3-_-_-cam-1 SR-37/68.3 @ SR-60 JCTMitchell · 34.4 mi NOn Windy
Floyds Knobs: US 150: 01-022-037-_-_-cam-1 US 150 @ BANET RDFloyds Knobs · 34.5 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Fork.

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Questions about West Fork

Where is West Fork, IN?

West Fork is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Indiana, 5.0 miles NE of Grantsburg.

What county is West Fork in?

West Fork is in Crawford County, Indiana.

What is the ZIP code of West Fork, IN?

The ZIP code for West Fork is 47174.

What is the nearest town to West Fork?

Grantsburg, 5.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Fork?

Yes. The closest is Kitterman Corners: I-64: 1-064-072-0-1-rwis BIRDSEYE, 9.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Fork?

August, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in West Fork?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in West Fork?

About 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in West Fork?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit West Fork?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Fork have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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