Murphy Ford, KY
Unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky
Murphy Ford is a small unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It is 2.8 miles NW of Dawson Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42408.
Murphy Ford at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Hopkins County
- ZIP code
- 42408
- Nearest town
- Dawson Springs (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.1472, -87.6500
Weather in Murphy Ford now
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Murphy Ford weather by the hour
Murphy Ford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Murphy Ford.
This week in Murphy Ford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Murphy Ford
What is the weather usually like in Murphy Ford?
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 Murphy Ford: 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 Murphy Ford.
Murphy Ford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Murphy Ford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Murphy Ford?
Murphy Ford 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 Murphy Ford 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 Murphy Ford
The closest live webcam is Hopkinsville, 22.8 miles SE of Murphy Ford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Murphy Ford.
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Questions about Murphy Ford
Where is Murphy Ford, KY?
Murphy Ford is an unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky, 2.8 miles NW of Dawson Springs.
What county is Murphy Ford in?
Murphy Ford is in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Murphy Ford, KY?
The ZIP code for Murphy Ford is 42408.
What is the nearest town to Murphy Ford?
Dawson Springs, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Murphy Ford?
Yes. The closest is Hopkinsville, 22.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Murphy Ford?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Murphy Ford?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Murphy Ford?
About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Murphy Ford?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Murphy Ford?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Murphy Ford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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