Poverty, KY
Unincorporated community in McLean County, Kentucky
Poverty is a small unincorporated community in McLean County, Kentucky. It is 4.0 miles SE of Calhoun, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42327.
Poverty at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- McLean County
- ZIP code
- 42327
- Nearest town
- Calhoun (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.5708, -87.3211
Weather in Poverty now
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Poverty weather by the hour
Poverty weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Poverty.
This week in Poverty
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poverty
What is the weather usually like in Poverty?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,157 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Poverty: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CALHOUN LOCK 2, KY US (USC00151227), adjusted for the elevation of Poverty.
Poverty weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Poverty through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Poverty?
Poverty has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,157 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Poverty 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 Poverty
The closest live webcam is Owensboro › East: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, 18.1 miles NE of Poverty.
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Questions about Poverty
Where is Poverty, KY?
Poverty is an unincorporated community in McLean County, Kentucky, 4.0 miles SE of Calhoun.
What county is Poverty in?
Poverty is in McLean County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Poverty, KY?
The ZIP code for Poverty is 42327.
What is the nearest town to Poverty?
Calhoun, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Poverty?
Yes. The closest is Owensboro › East: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, 18.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Poverty?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Poverty?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Poverty?
About 45.6 inches (1,157 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Poverty?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Poverty?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Poverty have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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