Medora, KY

Unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky

Medora is a small unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky. It is 6.6 miles SW of West Point, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40272.

Medora at a glance

State: Kentucky
County: Hardin County
ZIP code: 40272
Nearest town: West Point (6.6 mi)
Time zone: America/New York
Coordinates: 38.0531, -85.8700

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Medora weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Medora.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Medora

What is the weather usually like in Medora?

Cfa

Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,228 mm
13.4 insnowfall per year · 34 cm

Average high and low temperature (°F)

Average precipitation (inches)

Best time to visit Medora: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOUISVILLE INTL AP, KY US (USW00093821), adjusted for the elevation of Medora.

Medora weather month by month

January

44° 28°F

3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow

February

48° 31°F

3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow

March

58° 39°F

4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow

April

70° 49°F

4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

May

78° 59°F

5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days

June

86° 67°F

4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days

July

89° 71°F

4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days

August

88° 69°F

3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days

September

82° 62°F

3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days

October

71° 50°F

3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

November

58° 39°F

3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow

December

47° 32°F

4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Medora through the year

Month	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
January	7:56 AM	5:49 PM	9 h 52 min
February	7:31 AM	6:23 PM	10 h 51 min
March	7:52 AM	7:51 PM	11 h 59 min
April	7:06 AM	8:20 PM	13 h 14 min
May	6:31 AM	8:48 PM	14 h 17 min
June	6:18 AM	9:09 PM	14 h 50 min
July	6:31 AM	9:07 PM	14 h 35 min
August	6:57 AM	8:38 PM	13 h 40 min
September	7:24 AM	7:53 PM	12 h 28 min
October	7:51 AM	7:07 PM	11 h 16 min
November	7:23 AM	5:33 PM	10 h 9 min
December	7:51 AM	5:26 PM	9 h 35 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Medora?

Medora 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 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 48.3 inches (1,228 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Medora 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 Medora

The closest live webcam is Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-3-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB - 0.3 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR KY LOWER DECK, 15.9 miles N of Medora.

Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-3-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB - 0.3 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR KY LOWER DECKLouisville · 15.9 mi NOn Windy

Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-1-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB - 0.1 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR CENTER LOWER DECKLouisville · 15.9 mi NOn Windy

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New Albany: I-64: ky1-064-000-0-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB/ 0.0 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR IN SIDE LOWER DECKNew Albany · 15.9 mi NOn Windy

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New Albany: I-64: 1-064-123-5-1-cam @ MARKET STNew Albany · 16.1 mi NOn Windy

New Albany: I-64: 1-064-123-5-2-cam @ MARKET STNew Albany · 16.1 mi NOn Windy

New Albany: I-64: 1-064-123-4-1 SPRING STNew Albany · 16.2 mi NOn Windy

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Questions about Medora

Where is Medora, KY?

Medora is an unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky, 6.6 miles SW of West Point.

What county is Medora in?

Medora is in Hardin County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Medora, KY?

The ZIP code for Medora is 40272.

What is the nearest town to Medora?

West Point, 6.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Medora?

Yes. The closest is Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-3-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB - 0.3 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR KY LOWER DECK, 15.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Medora?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Medora?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Medora?

About 48.3 inches (1,228 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Medora?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Medora?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Medora have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

Last updated: November 15, 2026