Decatur, KY
Unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky
Decatur is a small unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky. It is 6.9 miles SW of Russell Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42528.
Decatur at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Russell County
- ZIP code
- 42528
- Nearest town
- Russell Springs (6.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.1253, -84.9981
Weather in Decatur now
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Decatur weather by the hour
Decatur weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Decatur.
This week in Decatur
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Decatur
What is the weather usually like in Decatur?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Decatur: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMESTOWN WWTP, KY US (USC00154208), adjusted for the elevation of Decatur.
Decatur weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Decatur through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:31 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Decatur?
Decatur has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Decatur 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 Decatur
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 73.5 miles SW of Decatur.
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Questions about Decatur
Where is Decatur, KY?
Decatur is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky, 6.9 miles SW of Russell Springs.
What county is Decatur in?
Decatur is in Russell County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Decatur, KY?
The ZIP code for Decatur is 42528.
What is the nearest town to Decatur?
Russell Springs, 6.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Decatur?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 73.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Decatur?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Decatur?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Decatur?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Decatur?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Decatur?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Decatur have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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