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
Weather in Booker now
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Booker weather by the hour
Booker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Booker.
This week in Booker
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Booker
What is the weather usually like in Booker?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 51.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,311 mm
- 11.9 insnowfall per year · 30 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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
Sunrise and sunset in Booker through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:29 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:50 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:04 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 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.
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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