Austin, KY
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Kentucky
Austin is a small unincorporated community in Monroe County, Kentucky. It is 7.7 miles SE of Fountain Run, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42123.
Austin at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Monroe County
- ZIP code
- 42123
- Nearest town
- Fountain Run (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.8253, -86.0192
Weather in Austin now
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Austin weather by the hour
Austin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Austin.
This week in Austin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Austin
What is the weather usually like in Austin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,339 mm
- 5.6 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Austin: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARREN RVR LAKE, KY US (USC00150422), adjusted for the elevation of Austin.
Austin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Austin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Austin?
Austin 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 (-3°C).
It gets about 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Austin 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 Austin
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 25.3 miles N of Austin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Austin.
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Questions about Austin
Where is Austin, KY?
Austin is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Kentucky, 7.7 miles SE of Fountain Run.
What county is Austin in?
Austin is in Monroe County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Austin, KY?
The ZIP code for Austin is 42123.
What is the nearest town to Austin?
Fountain Run, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Austin?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 25.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Austin?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Austin?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Austin?
About 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Austin?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Austin?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Austin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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