Acton, KY
Unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky
Acton is a small unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky. It is 5.7 miles W of Campbellsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42758.
Acton at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Taylor County
- ZIP code
- 42758
- Nearest town
- Campbellsville (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3469, -85.2481
Weather in Acton now
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Acton weather by the hour
Acton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Acton.
This week in Acton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Acton
What is the weather usually like in Acton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 52.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,331 mm
- 14.5 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Acton: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRADFORDSVILLE, KY US (USC00150940), adjusted for the elevation of Acton.
Acton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Acton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:50 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:04 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:31 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:56 AM | 8:34 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:47 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Acton?
Acton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 52.4 inches (1,331 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Acton 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 Acton
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 48.1 miles W of Acton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Acton.
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Questions about Acton
Where is Acton, KY?
Acton is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, 5.7 miles W of Campbellsville.
What county is Acton in?
Acton is in Taylor County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Acton, KY?
The ZIP code for Acton is 42758.
What is the nearest town to Acton?
Campbellsville, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Acton?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 48.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Acton?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Acton?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Acton?
About 52.4 inches (1,331 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Acton?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Acton?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Acton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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