Ginseng, KY
Unincorporated community in Larue County, Kentucky
Ginseng is a small unincorporated community in Larue County, Kentucky. It is 6.5 miles W of Buffalo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42764.
Ginseng at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Larue County
- ZIP code
- 42764
- Nearest town
- Buffalo (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5047, -85.5811
Weather in Ginseng now
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Ginseng weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ginseng.
This week in Ginseng
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ginseng
What is the weather usually like in Ginseng?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 52.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,324 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ginseng: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HODGENVILLE LINCOLN P, KY US (USC00153929), adjusted for the elevation of Ginseng.
Ginseng weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ginseng through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:49 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:29 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:51 AM | 7:50 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:05 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:19 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:31 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:49 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ginseng?
Ginseng 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 52.1 inches (1,324 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Ginseng 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 Ginseng
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 36.0 miles SW of Ginseng.
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Questions about Ginseng
Where is Ginseng, KY?
Ginseng is an unincorporated community in Larue County, Kentucky, 6.5 miles W of Buffalo.
What county is Ginseng in?
Ginseng is in Larue County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Ginseng, KY?
The ZIP code for Ginseng is 42764.
What is the nearest town to Ginseng?
Buffalo, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ginseng?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 36.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ginseng?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ginseng?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ginseng?
About 52.1 inches (1,324 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ginseng?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ginseng?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ginseng have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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