Karlus, KY
Unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky
Karlus is a small unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky. It is 2.1 miles W of Jamestown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42642.
Karlus at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Russell County
- ZIP code
- 42642
- Nearest town
- Jamestown (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.9939, -85.0264
Weather in Karlus now
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Karlus weather by the hour
Karlus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Karlus.
This week in Karlus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Karlus
What is the weather usually like in Karlus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Karlus: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMESTOWN WWTP, KY US (USC00154208), adjusted for the elevation of Karlus.
Karlus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Karlus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:31 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Karlus?
Karlus 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Karlus 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 Karlus
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 60.6 miles W of Karlus.
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Questions about Karlus
Where is Karlus, KY?
Karlus is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Kentucky, 2.1 miles W of Jamestown.
What county is Karlus in?
Karlus is in Russell County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Karlus, KY?
The ZIP code for Karlus is 42642.
What is the nearest town to Karlus?
Jamestown, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Karlus?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 60.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Karlus?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Karlus?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Karlus?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Karlus?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Karlus?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Karlus have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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