Griffin, KY
Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky
Griffin is a small unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky. It is 11.5 miles NW of Monticello, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42647.
Griffin at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Wayne County
- ZIP code
- 42647
- Nearest town
- Monticello (11.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Kentucky/Monticello
- Coordinates
- 36.7044, -84.7289
Weather in Griffin now
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Griffin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Griffin.
This week in Griffin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Griffin
What is the weather usually like in Griffin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,332 mm
- 14.2 insnowfall per year · 36 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Griffin: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PICKETT SP, TN US (USC00407141), adjusted for the elevation of Griffin.
Griffin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Griffin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Kentucky/Monticello).
What is the weather like in Griffin?
Griffin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Griffin is May–June and August–September. 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 Griffin
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 58.5 miles SW of Griffin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Griffin.
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Questions about Griffin
Where is Griffin, KY?
Griffin is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky, 11.5 miles NW of Monticello.
What county is Griffin in?
Griffin is in Wayne County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Griffin, KY?
The ZIP code for Griffin is 42647.
What is the nearest town to Griffin?
Monticello, 11.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Griffin?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 58.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Griffin?
August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Griffin?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Griffin?
About 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Griffin?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Griffin?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Griffin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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