Beckton, KY
Unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky
Beckton is a small unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky. It is 6.3 miles E of Glasgow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42141.
Beckton at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Barren County
- ZIP code
- 42141
- Nearest town
- Glasgow (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.9842, -86.0364
Weather in Beckton now
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Beckton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Beckton.
This week in Beckton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Beckton
What is the weather usually like in Beckton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 54.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,394 mm
- 5.7 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Beckton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLASGOW, KY US (USC00153246), adjusted for the elevation of Beckton.
Beckton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Beckton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Beckton?
Beckton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 54.9 inches (1,394 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Beckton 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 Beckton
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 14.4 miles N of Beckton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Beckton.
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Questions about Beckton
Where is Beckton, KY?
Beckton is an unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky, 6.3 miles E of Glasgow.
What county is Beckton in?
Beckton is in Barren County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Beckton, KY?
The ZIP code for Beckton is 42141.
What is the nearest town to Beckton?
Glasgow, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Beckton?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 14.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Beckton?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Beckton?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Beckton?
About 54.9 inches (1,394 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Beckton?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Beckton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Beckton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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