Kirk, KY
Unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky
Kirk is a small unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It is 3.6 miles NE of Hardinsburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40178.
Kirk at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Breckinridge County
- ZIP code
- 40178
- Nearest town
- Hardinsburg (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.7239, -86.4786
Weather in Kirk now
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Kirk weather by the hour
Kirk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kirk.
This week in Kirk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kirk
What is the weather usually like in Kirk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 52.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,341 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kirk: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCDANIELS, KY US (USC00155280), adjusted for the elevation of Kirk.
Kirk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kirk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kirk?
Kirk has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 52.8 inches (1,341 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Kirk is May to July and September. 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 Kirk
The closest live webcam is Owensboro › East: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, 34.9 miles W of Kirk.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kirk.
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Questions about Kirk
Where is Kirk, KY?
Kirk is an unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, 3.6 miles NE of Hardinsburg.
What county is Kirk in?
Kirk is in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Kirk, KY?
The ZIP code for Kirk is 40178.
What is the nearest town to Kirk?
Hardinsburg, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kirk?
Yes. The closest is Owensboro › East: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, 34.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kirk?
August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Kirk?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Kirk?
About 52.8 inches (1,341 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Kirk?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kirk?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kirk have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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