Bakerton, KY
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky
Bakerton is a small unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It is 4.6 miles SW of Burkesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42717.
Bakerton at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Cumberland County
- ZIP code
- 42717
- Nearest town
- Burkesville (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.8483, -85.3336
Weather in Bakerton now
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Bakerton weather by the hour
Bakerton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bakerton.
This week in Bakerton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bakerton
What is the weather usually like in Bakerton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bakerton: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMESTOWN WWTP, KY US (USC00154208), adjusted for the elevation of Bakerton.
Bakerton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bakerton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:33 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bakerton?
Bakerton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bakerton 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 Bakerton
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 48.3 miles NW of Bakerton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bakerton.
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Questions about Bakerton
Where is Bakerton, KY?
Bakerton is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky, 4.6 miles SW of Burkesville.
What county is Bakerton in?
Bakerton is in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Bakerton, KY?
The ZIP code for Bakerton is 42717.
What is the nearest town to Bakerton?
Burkesville, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bakerton?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 48.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bakerton?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Bakerton?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Bakerton?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Bakerton?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bakerton?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bakerton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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