McGowan, KY
Unincorporated community in Caldwell County, Kentucky
McGowan is a small unincorporated community in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It is 4.0 miles NW of Princeton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42445.
McGowan at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Caldwell County
- ZIP code
- 42445
- Nearest town
- Princeton (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0578, -87.8444
Weather in McGowan now
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McGowan weather by the hour
McGowan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McGowan.
This week in McGowan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in McGowan
What is the weather usually like in McGowan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,293 mm
- 8.5 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McGowan: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRINCETON 1 SE, KY US (USC00156580), adjusted for the elevation of McGowan.
McGowan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McGowan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in McGowan?
McGowan has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McGowan 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 McGowan
The closest live webcam is Grand Rivers › South-east, 21.3 miles W of McGowan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from McGowan.
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Questions about McGowan
Where is McGowan, KY?
McGowan is an unincorporated community in Caldwell County, Kentucky, 4.0 miles NW of Princeton.
What county is McGowan in?
McGowan is in Caldwell County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of McGowan, KY?
The ZIP code for McGowan is 42445.
What is the nearest town to McGowan?
Princeton, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near McGowan?
Yes. The closest is Grand Rivers › South-east, 21.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McGowan?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in McGowan?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in McGowan?
About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in McGowan?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McGowan?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McGowan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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