Joy, KY
Unincorporated community in Livingston County, Kentucky
Joy is a small unincorporated community in Livingston County, Kentucky. It is 3.0 miles N of Carrsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42047.
Joy at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Livingston County
- ZIP code
- 42047
- Nearest town
- Carrsville (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.3550, -88.3858
Weather in Joy now
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Joy weather by the hour
Joy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Joy.
This week in Joy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Joy
What is the weather usually like in Joy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,293 mm
- 3.3 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Joy: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROSICLARE 5NW, IL US (USC00117487), adjusted for the elevation of Joy.
Joy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Joy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Joy?
Joy has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Joy is May–June and September–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 Joy
The closest live webcam is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 21.9 miles SW of Joy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Joy.
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Questions about Joy
Where is Joy, KY?
Joy is an unincorporated community in Livingston County, Kentucky, 3.0 miles N of Carrsville.
What county is Joy in?
Joy is in Livingston County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Joy, KY?
The ZIP code for Joy is 42047.
What is the nearest town to Joy?
Carrsville, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Joy?
Yes. The closest is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 21.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Joy?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Joy?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Joy?
About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Joy?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Joy?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Joy have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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