Fonthill, KY
Unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky
Fonthill is a small unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky. It is 4.8 miles SW of Russell Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42642.
Fonthill at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Russell County
- ZIP code
- 42642
- Nearest town
- Russell Springs (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0839, -85.0036
Weather in Fonthill now
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Fonthill weather by the hour
Fonthill weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fonthill.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fonthill
What is the weather usually like in Fonthill?
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 Fonthill: 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 Fonthill.
Fonthill weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fonthill 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 | 5:30 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 44 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 18 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:31 PM | 10 h 14 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 Fonthill?
Fonthill 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 Fonthill 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 Fonthill
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 60.8 miles W of Fonthill.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Fonthill.
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Questions about Fonthill
Where is Fonthill, KY?
Fonthill is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky, 4.8 miles SW of Russell Springs.
What county is Fonthill in?
Fonthill is in Russell County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Fonthill, KY?
The ZIP code for Fonthill is 42642.
What is the nearest town to Fonthill?
Russell Springs, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Fonthill?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 60.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Fonthill?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Fonthill?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Fonthill?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Fonthill?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fonthill?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fonthill have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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