Gainesville, KY
Unincorporated community in Allen County, Kentucky
Gainesville is a small unincorporated community in Allen County, Kentucky. It is 7.5 miles S of Scottsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42164.
Gainesville at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Allen County
- ZIP code
- 42164
- Nearest town
- Scottsville (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.8506, -86.1583
Weather in Gainesville now
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Gainesville weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gainesville.
This week in Gainesville
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gainesville
What is the weather usually like in Gainesville?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,339 mm
- 5.6 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gainesville: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARREN RVR LAKE, KY US (USC00150422), adjusted for the elevation of Gainesville.
Gainesville weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gainesville through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gainesville?
Gainesville 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 (-3°C).
It gets about 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gainesville 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 Gainesville
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 23.4 miles N of Gainesville.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gainesville.
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Questions about Gainesville
Where is Gainesville, KY?
Gainesville is an unincorporated community in Allen County, Kentucky, 7.5 miles S of Scottsville.
What county is Gainesville in?
Gainesville is in Allen County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Gainesville, KY?
The ZIP code for Gainesville is 42164.
What is the nearest town to Gainesville?
Scottsville, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gainesville?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 23.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gainesville?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Gainesville?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Gainesville?
About 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Gainesville?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gainesville?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gainesville have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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