Arthur, KY
Unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky
Arthur is a small unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It is 3.5 miles W of Brownsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42259.
Arthur at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Edmonson County
- ZIP code
- 42259
- Nearest town
- Brownsville (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.1756, -86.2067
Weather in Arthur now
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Arthur weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Arthur.
This week in Arthur
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Arthur
What is the weather usually like in Arthur?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 53.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,359 mm
- 4.0 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Arthur: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAMMOTH CAVE, KY US (USC00155097), adjusted for the elevation of Arthur.
Arthur weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Arthur through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Arthur?
Arthur has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.5 inches (1,359 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Arthur is April–May and September–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 Arthur
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 5.9 miles E of Arthur.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Arthur.
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Questions about Arthur
Where is Arthur, KY?
Arthur is an unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky, 3.5 miles W of Brownsville.
What county is Arthur in?
Arthur is in Edmonson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Arthur, KY?
The ZIP code for Arthur is 42259.
What is the nearest town to Arthur?
Brownsville, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Arthur?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 5.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Arthur?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Arthur?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Arthur?
About 53.5 inches (1,359 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Arthur?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Arthur?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Arthur have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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