Buford, KY

Unincorporated community in Daviess County, Kentucky

Buford is a small unincorporated community in Daviess County, Kentucky. It is 2.2 miles N of Pleasant Ridge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42347.

Buford at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Daviess County
ZIP code
42347
Nearest town
Pleasant Ridge (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.5642, -86.9839

Weather in Buford now

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Buford weather by the hour

Buford weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Buford

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buford

What is the weather usually like in Buford?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°56°75°93°44°24°Jan49°26°Feb58°35°Mar69°45°Apr77°56°May85°64°Jun88°68°Jul88°65°Aug82°58°Sep71°45°Oct58°36°Nov47°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan4.0"Feb5.1"Mar5.0"Apr5.5"May4.3"Jun4.6"Jul3.4"Aug3.8"Sep4.3"Oct3.7"Nov4.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEAVER DAM, KY US (USC00150490), adjusted for the elevation of Buford.

Buford weather month by month

January
44° 24°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
49° 26°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
58° 35°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
69° 45°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 56°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 64°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 68°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
88° 65°F
3.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
82° 58°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 45°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 29°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Buford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:59 AM4:54 PM9 h 54 min
February6:35 AM5:28 PM10 h 53 min
March6:57 AM6:56 PM11 h 59 min
April6:11 AM7:24 PM13 h 13 min
May5:36 AM7:51 PM14 h 15 min
June5:24 AM8:12 PM14 h 47 min
July5:37 AM8:10 PM14 h 33 min
August6:02 AM7:42 PM13 h 39 min
September6:28 AM6:57 PM12 h 28 min
October6:55 AM6:12 PM11 h 17 min
November6:26 AM4:38 PM10 h 12 min
December6:54 AM4:32 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Buford?

Buford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 52.0 inches (1,320 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Buford 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 Buford

The closest live webcam is Owensboro › East: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, 16.3 miles NW of Buford.

Owensboro › East: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/WaterfrontOwensboro · 16.3 mi NWOn Windy
Boonville: IN 62: 01-087-027-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & SR 261Boonville · 37.5 mi NWOn Windy
Newburgh: IN 66: sigcam-01-087-014 SR 66 (Lloyd) & Epworth RdNewburgh · 37.9 mi NWOn Windy
Newburgh › North-west: Deaconess Gateway HospitalNewburgh · 38.0 mi NWOn Windy
Evansville: Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW-TV)Evansville · 38.1 mi NWOn Windy
Evansville: Unknown: ky2-041-018-5-1 KENTUCKY STATE LINEEvansville · 38.6 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Buford

Where is Buford, KY?

Buford is an unincorporated community in Daviess County, Kentucky, 2.2 miles N of Pleasant Ridge.

What county is Buford in?

Buford is in Daviess County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Buford, KY?

The ZIP code for Buford is 42347.

What is the nearest town to Buford?

Pleasant Ridge, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Buford?

Yes. The closest is Owensboro › East: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, 16.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Buford?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Buford?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Buford?

About 52.0 inches (1,320 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Buford?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Buford?

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

What climate does Buford have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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