Curlew, KY
Unincorporated community in Union County, Kentucky
Curlew is a small unincorporated community in Union County, Kentucky. It is 5.9 miles E of Sturgis, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42459.
Curlew at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 42459
- Nearest town
- Sturgis (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.5778, -88.0867
Weather in Curlew now
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Curlew weather by the hour
Curlew weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Curlew.
This week in Curlew
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Curlew
What is the weather usually like in Curlew?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 48.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,225 mm
- 7.5 insnowfall per year · 19 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Curlew: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JT MYERS LOCKS & DAM, IN US (USC00128967), adjusted for the elevation of Curlew.
Curlew weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Curlew through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Curlew?
Curlew 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 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Curlew 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 Curlew
The closest live webcam is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 27.3 miles NE of Curlew.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Curlew.
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Questions about Curlew
Where is Curlew, KY?
Curlew is an unincorporated community in Union County, Kentucky, 5.9 miles E of Sturgis.
What county is Curlew in?
Curlew is in Union County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Curlew, KY?
The ZIP code for Curlew is 42459.
What is the nearest town to Curlew?
Sturgis, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Curlew?
Yes. The closest is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 27.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Curlew?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Curlew?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Curlew?
About 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Curlew?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Curlew?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Curlew have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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