Jericho, KY

Unincorporated community in Henry County, Kentucky

Jericho is a small unincorporated community in Henry County, Kentucky. It is 2.3 miles SE of Smithfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40068.

Jericho at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Henry County
ZIP code
40068
Nearest town
Smithfield (2.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.4050, -85.2900

Weather in Jericho now

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Jericho weather by the hour

Jericho weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jericho.

This week in Jericho

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jericho

What is the weather usually like in Jericho?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°55°74°92°41°23°Jan45°26°Feb56°33°Mar68°44°Apr77°54°May85°62°Jun87°65°Jul87°64°Aug80°56°Sep68°44°Oct54°34°Nov44°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.6"Feb4.8"Mar5.1"Apr5.9"May5.1"Jun4.7"Jul4.0"Aug3.6"Sep4.0"Oct3.8"Nov4.5"Dec

Best time to visit Jericho: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESTWOOD 4NE, KY US (USC00151900), adjusted for the elevation of Jericho.

Jericho weather month by month

January
41° 23°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
45° 26°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
56° 33°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
68° 44°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
77° 54°F
5.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
85° 62°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
87° 65°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
68° 44°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
54° 34°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
44° 27°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Jericho through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:55 AM5:46 PM9 h 50 min
February7:29 AM6:20 PM10 h 50 min
March7:50 AM7:49 PM11 h 59 min
April7:03 AM8:18 PM13 h 15 min
May6:28 AM8:47 PM14 h 19 min
June6:15 AM9:08 PM14 h 52 min
July6:28 AM9:06 PM14 h 37 min
August6:54 AM8:36 PM13 h 42 min
September7:21 AM7:50 PM12 h 29 min
October7:49 AM7:04 PM11 h 15 min
November7:21 AM5:29 PM10 h 8 min
December7:49 AM5:23 PM9 h 33 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Jericho?

Jericho has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 52.9 inches (1,343 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Jericho 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 Jericho

The closest live webcam is Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY), 19.7 miles W of Jericho.

Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY)Louisville · 19.7 mi WOn Windy
Transylvania Beach: I-265: 1-265-028-7-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.7 LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGETransylvania Beach · 19.7 mi WOn Windy
Transylvania Beach: I-265: 1-265-028-7-_-_-cam-2 I-265/28.7 LEWIS AND CLARK BRIDGETransylvania Beach · 19.7 mi WOn Windy
Utica: I-265: 1-265-029-4-_-_-cam-1 I-265/29.4 E OF OLD SALEM/RIVER RIDGEUtica · 20.3 mi WOn Windy
Utica: I-265: 1-265-030-2-_-_-cam-1 I-265/30.2 W OF OLD SALEM/RIVER RIDGEUtica · 21.1 mi WOn Windy
Watson: I-265: 1-265-031-2-_-_-cam-1 I-265/31.2 UTICA-SELLERSBURGWatson · 22.1 mi WOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-265: 1-265-032-1-_-_-cam-1 I-265/32.1 SR 62/PORT RDJeffersonville · 22.9 mi WOn Windy
Jeffersonville: I-265: 1-265-032-1-_-_-cam-2 I-265/32.1 SR 62/PORT RDJeffersonville · 22.9 mi WOn Windy
Watson: I-265: 1-265-032-9-_-_-cam-2 I-265/32.9 CHARLESTOWN PIKEWatson · 23.5 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jericho.

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Questions about Jericho

Where is Jericho, KY?

Jericho is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Kentucky, 2.3 miles SE of Smithfield.

What county is Jericho in?

Jericho is in Henry County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Jericho, KY?

The ZIP code for Jericho is 40068.

What is the nearest town to Jericho?

Smithfield, 2.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Jericho?

Yes. The closest is Louisville: I-265: ky1-265-028-5-_-_-cam-1 I-265/28.5 OHIO RIVER (KY), 19.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Jericho?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Jericho?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Jericho?

About 52.9 inches (1,343 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Jericho?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Jericho?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Jericho have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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