Licking River, KY
Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky
Licking River is a small unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky. It is 2.5 miles SE of West Liberty, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41472.
Licking River at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Morgan County
- ZIP code
- 41472
- Nearest town
- West Liberty (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9372, -83.3064
Weather in Licking River now
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Licking River weather by the hour
Licking River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Licking River.
This week in Licking River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Licking River
What is the weather usually like in Licking River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,192 mm
- 12.3 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Licking River: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W LIBERTY 3NW, KY US (USC00158551), adjusted for the elevation of Licking River.
Licking River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Licking River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Licking River?
Licking River 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 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Licking River 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 Licking River
The closest live webcam is Coal Grove: US-52 at Ashland Bridge, D09-029, 52.5 miles NE of Licking River.
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Questions about Licking River
Where is Licking River, KY?
Licking River is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky, 2.5 miles SE of West Liberty.
What county is Licking River in?
Licking River is in Morgan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Licking River, KY?
The ZIP code for Licking River is 41472.
What is the nearest town to Licking River?
West Liberty, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Licking River?
Yes. The closest is Coal Grove: US-52 at Ashland Bridge, D09-029, 52.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Licking River?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Licking River?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Licking River?
About 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Licking River?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Licking River?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Licking River have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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