Booker, KY

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Kentucky

Booker is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Kentucky. It is 7.5 miles SE of Springfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40061.

Booker at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Washington County
ZIP code
40061
Nearest town
Springfield (7.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.7819, -85.3000

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Booker weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Booker.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Booker

What is the weather usually like in Booker?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°74°92°43°26°Jan48°29°Feb57°37°Mar69°46°Apr76°55°May84°63°Jun87°66°Jul86°65°Aug81°58°Sep69°47°Oct57°37°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.9"Feb4.9"Mar4.7"Apr5.5"May4.9"Jun4.5"Jul3.6"Aug3.9"Sep3.7"Oct3.7"Nov4.5"Dec

Best time to visit Booker: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARDSTOWN 5E, KY US (USC00150397), adjusted for the elevation of Booker.

Booker weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
February
48° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
March
57° 37°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
April
69° 46°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
76° 55°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
84° 63°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 65°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
81° 58°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 37°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
47° 30°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Booker through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:53 AM5:47 PM9 h 53 min
February7:29 AM6:21 PM10 h 52 min
March7:50 AM7:49 PM11 h 59 min
April7:04 AM8:18 PM13 h 14 min
May6:29 AM8:45 PM14 h 16 min
June6:17 AM9:06 PM14 h 49 min
July6:30 AM9:04 PM14 h 34 min
August6:55 AM8:35 PM13 h 39 min
September7:22 AM7:50 PM12 h 28 min
October7:48 AM7:05 PM11 h 16 min
November7:20 AM5:31 PM10 h 11 min
December7:47 AM5:24 PM9 h 36 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Booker?

Booker has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Booker 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 Booker

The closest live webcam is Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-1-1 LINCOLN & KENNEDY BRIDGES, 41.5 miles NW of Booker.

Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-1-1 LINCOLN & KENNEDY BRIDGESJeffersonville · 41.5 mi NWOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-9-2 10TH STJeffersonville · 42.2 mi NWOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-9-1 10TH STJeffersonville · 42.2 mi NWOn Windy
Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY)Louisville · 43.2 mi NWOn Windy
Transylvania Beach: I-265: 1-265-028-7-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.7 LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGETransylvania Beach · 43.2 mi NWOn Windy
Transylvania Beach: I-265: 1-265-028-7-_-_-cam-2 I-265/28.7 LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGETransylvania Beach · 43.2 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Booker.

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Questions about Booker

Where is Booker, KY?

Booker is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Kentucky, 7.5 miles SE of Springfield.

What county is Booker in?

Booker is in Washington County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Booker, KY?

The ZIP code for Booker is 40061.

What is the nearest town to Booker?

Springfield, 7.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Booker?

Yes. The closest is Jeffersonville: I-65: 1-065-000-1-1 LINCOLN & KENNEDY BRIDGES, 41.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Booker?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Booker?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Booker?

About 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Booker?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Booker?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Booker have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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