Jericho, KY
Unincorporated community in Larue County, Kentucky
Jericho is a small unincorporated community in Larue County, Kentucky. It is 2.9 miles W of Buffalo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42716.
Jericho at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Larue County
- ZIP code
- 42716
- Nearest town
- Buffalo (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5186, -85.6483
Weather in Jericho now
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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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 52.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,343 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 HODGENVILLE LINCOLN P, KY US (USC00153929), adjusted for the elevation of Jericho.
Jericho weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jericho through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:49 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:30 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:51 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:05 AM | 8:19 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 | 6:32 AM | 9:05 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 | 7:21 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Jericho?
Jericho 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 52.9 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 Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 33.8 miles SW of Jericho.
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 Larue County, Kentucky, 2.9 miles W of Buffalo.
What county is Jericho in?
Jericho is in Larue County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Jericho, KY?
The ZIP code for Jericho is 42716.
What is the nearest town to Jericho?
Buffalo, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Jericho?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 33.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Jericho?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Jericho?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°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?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
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?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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