Cairo, KY

Unincorporated community in Henderson County, Kentucky

Cairo is a small unincorporated community in Henderson County, Kentucky. It is 4.0 miles NW of Corydon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42406.

Cairo at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Henderson County
ZIP code
42406
Nearest town
Corydon (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.7081, -87.6458

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Cairo weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cairo

What is the weather usually like in Cairo?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°74°92°42°26°Jan47°28°Feb57°37°Mar69°47°Apr77°57°May85°65°Jun87°68°Jul87°66°Aug82°58°Sep71°48°Oct56°37°Nov45°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.1"Feb4.4"Mar4.9"Apr4.9"May4.1"Jun4.0"Jul2.9"Aug3.4"Sep3.6"Oct3.9"Nov3.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HENDERSON 8 SSW, KY US (USC00153762), adjusted for the elevation of Cairo.

Cairo weather month by month

January
42° 26°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
February
47° 28°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
March
57° 37°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
April
69° 47°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 57°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 65°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 68°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
87° 66°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 58°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 48°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
56° 37°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
45° 30°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Cairo through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:02 AM4:57 PM9 h 54 min
February6:38 AM5:31 PM10 h 52 min
March6:59 AM6:59 PM11 h 59 min
April6:13 AM7:27 PM13 h 13 min
May5:39 AM7:54 PM14 h 15 min
June5:26 AM8:15 PM14 h 48 min
July5:39 AM8:13 PM14 h 33 min
August6:05 AM7:44 PM13 h 39 min
September6:31 AM6:59 PM12 h 28 min
October6:57 AM6:14 PM11 h 16 min
November6:29 AM4:40 PM10 h 11 min
December6:57 AM4:34 PM9 h 37 min

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

What is the weather like in Cairo?

Cairo has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 46.0 inches (1,169 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Cairo 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 Cairo

The closest live webcam is Evansville: Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW-TV), 11.7 miles N of Cairo.

Evansville: Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW-TV)Evansville · 11.7 mi NOn Windy
Evansville: Unknown: ky2-041-018-5-1 KENTUCKY STATE LINEEvansville · 13.5 mi NOn Windy
Evansville: Unknown: ky2-041-018-5-2 KENTUCKY STATE LINEEvansville · 13.5 mi NOn Windy
Evansville › South: Ellis Park Racing & GamingEvansville · 15.2 mi NOn Windy
Belknap: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-121 SR62 (Lloyd) & SchutteBelknap · 18.1 mi NOn Windy
Red Bank: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-094 SR62 (Lloyd) - RdRed Bank · 18.5 mi NOn Windy
Evansville › South-westEvansville · 18.7 mi NOn Windy
Evansville: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-038 SR62 (Lloyd) & St. JosephEvansville · 18.8 mi NOn Windy
Evansville: IN 66: 01-082-092-_-_-cam-1 SR66 (LLOYD) & STOCKWELLEvansville · 20.1 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Cairo

Where is Cairo, KY?

Cairo is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, Kentucky, 4.0 miles NW of Corydon.

What county is Cairo in?

Cairo is in Henderson County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Cairo, KY?

The ZIP code for Cairo is 42406.

What is the nearest town to Cairo?

Corydon, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cairo?

Yes. The closest is Evansville: Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW-TV), 11.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cairo?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Cairo?

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

How much does it rain in Cairo?

About 46.0 inches (1,169 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Cairo?

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

When is the best time to visit Cairo?

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

What climate does Cairo have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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