Elsinore, KY
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Kentucky
Elsinore is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Kentucky. It is 4.2 miles SW of Frankfort, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40601.
Elsinore at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 40601
- Nearest town
- Frankfort (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2206, -84.7961
Weather in Elsinore now
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Elsinore weather by the hour
Elsinore weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elsinore.
This week in Elsinore
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elsinore
What is the weather usually like in Elsinore?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 47.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,203 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elsinore: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRANKFORT CAPITAL CITY AP, KY US (USW00053841), adjusted for the elevation of Elsinore.
Elsinore weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elsinore through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:46 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Elsinore?
Elsinore 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.3 inches (1,203 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Elsinore 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 Elsinore
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 5.4 miles N of Elsinore.
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Questions about Elsinore
Where is Elsinore, KY?
Elsinore is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Kentucky, 4.2 miles SW of Frankfort.
What county is Elsinore in?
Elsinore is in Franklin County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Elsinore, KY?
The ZIP code for Elsinore is 40601.
What is the nearest town to Elsinore?
Frankfort, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elsinore?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 5.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elsinore?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Elsinore?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Elsinore?
About 47.3 inches (1,203 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Elsinore?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Elsinore?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elsinore have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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