Ottawa, KY
Unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Ottawa is a small unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It is 3.6 miles NE of Brodhead, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40409.
Ottawa at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Rockcastle County
- ZIP code
- 40409
- Nearest town
- Brodhead (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3617, -84.4561
Weather in Ottawa now
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Ottawa weather by the hour
Ottawa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ottawa.
This week in Ottawa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ottawa
What is the weather usually like in Ottawa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,304 mm
- 10.9 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ottawa: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON, KY US (USC00155648), adjusted for the elevation of Ottawa.
Ottawa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ottawa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ottawa?
Ottawa has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ottawa is May–June and August–September. 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 Ottawa
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 67.6 miles N of Ottawa.
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Questions about Ottawa
Where is Ottawa, KY?
Ottawa is an unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, 3.6 miles NE of Brodhead.
What county is Ottawa in?
Ottawa is in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Ottawa, KY?
The ZIP code for Ottawa is 40409.
What is the nearest town to Ottawa?
Brodhead, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ottawa?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 67.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ottawa?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ottawa?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ottawa?
About 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Ottawa?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ottawa?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ottawa have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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