Empire, KY
Unincorporated community in Christian County, Kentucky
Empire is a small unincorporated community in Christian County, Kentucky. It is 2.8 miles S of Crofton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42217.
Empire at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Christian County
- ZIP code
- 42217
- Nearest town
- Crofton (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0864, -87.4972
Weather in Empire now
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Empire weather by the hour
Empire weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Empire.
This week in Empire
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Empire
What is the weather usually like in Empire?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 51.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,315 mm
- 5.2 insnowfall per year · 13 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Empire: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOPKINSVILLE, KY US (USC00153994), adjusted for the elevation of Empire.
Empire weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Empire through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Empire?
Empire 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 51.8 inches (1,315 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Empire 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 Empire
The closest live webcam is Hopkinsville, 16.6 miles S of Empire.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Empire.
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Questions about Empire
Where is Empire, KY?
Empire is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Kentucky, 2.8 miles S of Crofton.
What county is Empire in?
Empire is in Christian County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Empire, KY?
The ZIP code for Empire is 42217.
What is the nearest town to Empire?
Crofton, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Empire?
Yes. The closest is Hopkinsville, 16.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Empire?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Empire?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Empire?
About 51.8 inches (1,315 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Empire?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Empire?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Empire have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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