Gaffey Heights, KY
Unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky
Gaffey Heights is a small unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky. It is 0.4 miles N of Fort Knox, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40121.
Gaffey Heights at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Hardin County
- ZIP code
- 40121
- Nearest town
- Fort Knox (0.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.8858, -85.9689
Weather in Gaffey Heights now
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Gaffey Heights weather by the hour
Gaffey Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gaffey Heights.
This week in Gaffey Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gaffey Heights
What is the weather usually like in Gaffey Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,354 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gaffey Heights: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRANDENBURG, KY US (USC00150955), adjusted for the elevation of Gaffey Heights.
Gaffey Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gaffey Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 5:50 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:53 AM | 7:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:19 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:32 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:58 AM | 8:38 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:24 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:23 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:50 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gaffey Heights?
Gaffey Heights 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,354 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Gaffey Heights 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 Gaffey Heights
The closest live webcam is Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwis, 25.9 miles N of Gaffey Heights.
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Questions about Gaffey Heights
Where is Gaffey Heights, KY?
Gaffey Heights is an unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky, 0.4 miles N of Fort Knox.
What county is Gaffey Heights in?
Gaffey Heights is in Hardin County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Gaffey Heights, KY?
The ZIP code for Gaffey Heights is 40121.
What is the nearest town to Gaffey Heights?
Fort Knox, 0.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gaffey Heights?
Yes. The closest is Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwis, 25.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gaffey Heights?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Gaffey Heights?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Gaffey Heights?
About 53.3 inches (1,354 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Gaffey Heights?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Gaffey Heights?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gaffey Heights have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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