Kemp, KY
Unincorporated community in Adair County, Kentucky
Kemp is a small unincorporated community in Adair County, Kentucky. It is 8.6 miles E of Columbia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42742.
Kemp at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Adair County
- ZIP code
- 42742
- Nearest town
- Columbia (8.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.1364, -85.4581
Weather in Kemp now
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Kemp weather by the hour
Kemp weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kemp.
This week in Kemp
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kemp
What is the weather usually like in Kemp?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 51.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,314 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kemp: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENSBURG, KY US (USC00153430), adjusted for the elevation of Kemp.
Kemp weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kemp through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:33 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kemp?
Kemp has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Kemp 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 Kemp
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 35.5 miles W of Kemp.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kemp.
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Questions about Kemp
Where is Kemp, KY?
Kemp is an unincorporated community in Adair County, Kentucky, 8.6 miles E of Columbia.
What county is Kemp in?
Kemp is in Adair County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Kemp, KY?
The ZIP code for Kemp is 42742.
What is the nearest town to Kemp?
Columbia, 8.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kemp?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 35.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kemp?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Kemp?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Kemp?
About 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Kemp?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kemp?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kemp have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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