Nell, KY
Unincorporated community in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Nell is a small unincorporated community in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It is 7.8 miles W of Edmonton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42742.
Nell at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Metcalfe County
- ZIP code
- 42742
- Nearest town
- Edmonton (7.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0094, -85.4833
Weather in Nell now
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Nell weather by the hour
Nell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nell.
This week in Nell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nell
What is the weather usually like in Nell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 53.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,358 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nell: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KNOB LICK 4S, KY US (USC00154449), adjusted for the elevation of Nell.
Nell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:33 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Nell?
Nell 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 53.5 inches (1,358 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Nell is May–June 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 Nell
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 36.1 miles W of Nell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nell.
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Questions about Nell
Where is Nell, KY?
Nell is an unincorporated community in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, 7.8 miles W of Edmonton.
What county is Nell in?
Nell is in Metcalfe County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Nell, KY?
The ZIP code for Nell is 42742.
What is the nearest town to Nell?
Edmonton, 7.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nell?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 36.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nell?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Nell?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Nell?
About 53.5 inches (1,358 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Nell?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Nell?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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