West Franklin, IN
Unincorporated community in Posey County, Indiana
West Franklin is a small unincorporated community in Posey County, Indiana. It is 8.3 miles SE of Henderson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47712.
West Franklin at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Posey County
- ZIP code
- 47712
- Nearest town
- Henderson (8.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.8950, -87.7128
Weather in West Franklin now
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West Franklin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Franklin.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Franklin
What is the weather usually like in West Franklin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 47.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,214 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Franklin: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EVANSVILLE MUSEUM, IN US (USC00122731), adjusted for the elevation of West Franklin.
West Franklin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Franklin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Franklin?
West Franklin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.8 inches (1,214 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.
The best time to visit West Franklin 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 Franklin
The closest live webcam is Belknap: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-121 SR62 (Lloyd) & Schutte, 5.8 miles NE of West Franklin.
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Questions about West Franklin
Where is West Franklin, IN?
West Franklin is an unincorporated community in Posey County, Indiana, 8.3 miles SE of Henderson.
What county is West Franklin in?
West Franklin is in Posey County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of West Franklin, IN?
The ZIP code for West Franklin is 47712.
What is the nearest town to West Franklin?
Henderson, 8.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Franklin?
Yes. The closest is Belknap: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-121 SR62 (Lloyd) & Schutte, 5.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Franklin?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in West Franklin?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in West Franklin?
About 47.8 inches (1,214 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in West Franklin?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Franklin?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Franklin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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