Olney, KY
Unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky
Olney is a small unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It is 6.1 miles SE of Dawson Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42408.
Olney at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Hopkins County
- ZIP code
- 42408
- Nearest town
- Dawson Springs (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.2247, -87.7800
Weather in Olney now
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Olney weather by the hour
Olney weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Olney.
This week in Olney
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Olney
What is the weather usually like in Olney?
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 Olney: 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 Olney.
Olney weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Olney through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:56 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 Olney?
Olney 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 Olney 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 Olney
The closest live webcam is Grand Rivers › South-east, 28.8 miles SW of Olney.
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Questions about Olney
Where is Olney, KY?
Olney is an unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky, 6.1 miles SE of Dawson Springs.
What county is Olney in?
Olney is in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Olney, KY?
The ZIP code for Olney is 42408.
What is the nearest town to Olney?
Dawson Springs, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Olney?
Yes. The closest is Grand Rivers › South-east, 28.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Olney?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Olney?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Olney?
About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Olney?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Olney?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Olney have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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