Oscar, KY
Unincorporated community in Ballard County, Kentucky
Oscar is a small unincorporated community in Ballard County, Kentucky. It is 4.5 miles NW of Olmsted, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42056.
Oscar at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Ballard County
- ZIP code
- 42056
- Nearest town
- Olmsted (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.1364, -89.0269
Weather in Oscar now
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Oscar weather by the hour
Oscar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oscar.
This week in Oscar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oscar
What is the weather usually like in Oscar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 49.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,255 mm
- 7.2 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oscar: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAND CHAIN DAM 53, IL US (USC00113580), adjusted for the elevation of Oscar.
Oscar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oscar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Oscar?
Oscar 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 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oscar is May and August to 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 Oscar
The closest live webcam is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 23.9 miles E of Oscar.
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Questions about Oscar
Where is Oscar, KY?
Oscar is an unincorporated community in Ballard County, Kentucky, 4.5 miles NW of Olmsted.
What county is Oscar in?
Oscar is in Ballard County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Oscar, KY?
The ZIP code for Oscar is 42056.
What is the nearest town to Oscar?
Olmsted, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oscar?
Yes. The closest is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 23.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oscar?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Oscar?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Oscar?
About 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Oscar?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oscar?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oscar have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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