Defries, KY
Unincorporated community in Hart County, Kentucky
Defries is a small unincorporated community in Hart County, Kentucky. It is 6.1 miles W of Hardyville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42722.
Defries at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Hart County
- ZIP code
- 42722
- Nearest town
- Hardyville (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.2683, -85.6847
Weather in Defries now
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Defries weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Defries.
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What is the weather usually like in Defries?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 51.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,314 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Defries: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENSBURG, KY US (USC00153430), adjusted for the elevation of Defries.
Defries weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Defries through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:33 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Defries?
Defries 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 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Defries 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 Defries
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 23.5 miles W of Defries.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Defries.
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Questions about Defries
Where is Defries, KY?
Defries is an unincorporated community in Hart County, Kentucky, 6.1 miles W of Hardyville.
What county is Defries in?
Defries is in Hart County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Defries, KY?
The ZIP code for Defries is 42722.
What is the nearest town to Defries?
Hardyville, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Defries?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 23.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Defries?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Defries?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Defries?
About 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Defries?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Defries?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Defries have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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