Bow, KY
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky
Bow is a small unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It is 2.1 miles NW of Burkesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42717.
Bow at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Cumberland County
- ZIP code
- 42717
- Nearest town
- Burkesville (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.7625, -85.3450
Weather in Bow now
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Bow weather by the hour
Bow weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bow.
This week in Bow
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bow
What is the weather usually like in Bow?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 54.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,386 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bow: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BYRDSTOWN, TN US (USC00401310), adjusted for the elevation of Bow.
Bow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 28 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 Bow?
Bow has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 54.6 inches (1,386 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Bow 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 Bow
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 43.6 miles S of Bow.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bow.
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Questions about Bow
Where is Bow, KY?
Bow is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky, 2.1 miles NW of Burkesville.
What county is Bow in?
Bow is in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Bow, KY?
The ZIP code for Bow is 42717.
What is the nearest town to Bow?
Burkesville, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bow?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 43.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bow?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Bow?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Bow?
About 54.6 inches (1,386 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Bow?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bow?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bow have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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