Atchison, KY
Unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky
Atchison is a small unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky. It is 3.8 miles NW of Campbellsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42733.
Atchison at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Taylor County
- ZIP code
- 42733
- Nearest town
- Campbellsville (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3075, -85.3006
Weather in Atchison now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Atchison weather by the hour
Atchison weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Atchison.
This week in Atchison
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Atchison
What is the weather usually like in Atchison?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 51.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,314 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Atchison: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENSBURG, KY US (USC00153430), adjusted for the elevation of Atchison.
Atchison weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Atchison through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:22 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 | 9:03 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:56 AM | 8:34 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Atchison?
Atchison 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 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Atchison 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 Atchison
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 44.8 miles W of Atchison.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Atchison.
Do you know Atchison? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Atchison special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Atchison, KY
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Atchison Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Atchison
Other communities near Atchison
Questions about Atchison
Where is Atchison, KY?
Atchison is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, 3.8 miles NW of Campbellsville.
What county is Atchison in?
Atchison is in Taylor County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Atchison, KY?
The ZIP code for Atchison is 42733.
What is the nearest town to Atchison?
Campbellsville, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Atchison?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 44.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Atchison?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Atchison?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Atchison?
About 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Atchison?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Atchison?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Atchison have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
Last updated: