Plum, KY
Unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kentucky
Plum is a small unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It is 5.0 miles SW of North Middletown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40357.
Plum at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Bourbon County
- ZIP code
- 40357
- Nearest town
- North Middletown (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.1789, -84.0314
Weather in Plum now
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Plum weather by the hour
Plum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Plum.
This week in Plum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Plum
What is the weather usually like in Plum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,232 mm
- 8.8 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Plum: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT STERLING, KY US (USC00155640), adjusted for the elevation of Plum.
Plum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Plum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Plum?
Plum has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Plum 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 Plum
The closest live webcam is Maysville: US 68 MP 18 @ Ohio River Brdg, 37.3 miles N of Plum.
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Questions about Plum
Where is Plum, KY?
Plum is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kentucky, 5.0 miles SW of North Middletown.
What county is Plum in?
Plum is in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Plum, KY?
The ZIP code for Plum is 40357.
What is the nearest town to Plum?
North Middletown, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Plum?
Yes. The closest is Maysville: US 68 MP 18 @ Ohio River Brdg, 37.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Plum?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Plum?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Plum?
About 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Plum?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Plum?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Plum have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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