Orell, KY

Unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky

Orell is a small unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky. It is 6.1 miles NW of Elizabeth, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40272.

Orell at a glance

State: Kentucky
County: Hardin County
ZIP code: 40272
Nearest town: Elizabeth (6.1 mi)
Time zone: America/New York
Coordinates: 38.0717, -85.8847

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Orell weather for the next 7 days

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

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What is the weather usually like in Orell?

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 Orell: 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 Orell.

Orell 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 Orell 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 Orell?

Orell 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 Orell 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 Orell

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, 14.8 miles N of Orell.

Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-3-eb-_-cam-2 KY I-64 EB - 0.3 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR KY LOWER DECKLouisville · 14.8 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 · 14.8 mi NOn Windy

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 · 14.8 mi NOn Windy

Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-3-wb-_-cam-1 KY I-64 WB - 0.3 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR KY UPPER DECKLouisville · 14.8 mi NOn Windy

New Albany: I-64: ky1-064-000-0-wb-_-cam-1 KY I-64 WB - 0.0 @ SHERMAN MINTON BR IN SIDE UPPER DECKNew Albany · 14.8 mi NOn Windy

Louisville: I-64: ky1-064-000-1-wb-_-cam-1 KY I-64 WB - 0.1 @ SHERMAN MINTON BY CENTER UPPER DECKLouisville · 14.8 mi NOn Windy

New Albany: I-64: 1-064-123-5-1-cam @ MARKET STNew Albany · 15.0 mi NOn Windy

New Albany: I-64: 1-064-123-5-2-cam @ MARKET STNew Albany · 15.0 mi NOn Windy

New Albany: I-64: 1-064-123-4-1 SPRING STNew Albany · 15.1 mi NOn Windy

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Questions about Orell

Where is Orell, KY?

Orell is an unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky, 6.1 miles NW of Elizabeth.

What county is Orell in?

Orell is in Hardin County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Orell, KY?

The ZIP code for Orell is 40272.

What is the nearest town to Orell?

Elizabeth, 6.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Orell?

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, 14.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Orell?

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

What is the coldest month in Orell?

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

How much does it rain in Orell?

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

Does it snow in Orell?

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

When is the best time to visit Orell?

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

What climate does Orell have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

Last updated: November 15, 2026