Mammoth Cave, KY
Unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave is a small unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky. It is 7.0 miles SE of Park City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42259.
Mammoth Cave at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Barren County
- ZIP code
- 42259
- Nearest town
- Park City (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.1861, -86.1000
Weather in Mammoth Cave now
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Mammoth Cave weather by the hour
Mammoth Cave weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Mammoth Cave.
This week in Mammoth Cave
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mammoth Cave
What is the weather usually like in Mammoth Cave?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 53.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,359 mm
- 4.0 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Mammoth Cave: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAMMOTH CAVE, KY US (USC00155097), adjusted for the elevation of Mammoth Cave.
Mammoth Cave weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Mammoth Cave through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Mammoth Cave?
Mammoth Cave has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.5 inches (1,359 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Mammoth Cave is April–May 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 Mammoth Cave
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 0.0 miles N of Mammoth Cave.
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Questions about Mammoth Cave
Where is Mammoth Cave, KY?
Mammoth Cave is an unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky, 7.0 miles SE of Park City.
What county is Mammoth Cave in?
Mammoth Cave is in Barren County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Mammoth Cave, KY?
The ZIP code for Mammoth Cave is 42259.
What is the nearest town to Mammoth Cave?
Park City, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Mammoth Cave?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 0.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Mammoth Cave?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Mammoth Cave?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Mammoth Cave?
About 53.5 inches (1,359 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Mammoth Cave?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Mammoth Cave?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Mammoth Cave have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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