Railton, KY
Unincorporated community in Warren County, Kentucky
Railton is a small unincorporated community in Warren County, Kentucky. It is 6.8 miles NW of Smiths Grove, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42171.
Railton at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Warren County
- ZIP code
- 42171
- Nearest town
- Smiths Grove (6.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.9817, -86.1206
Weather in Railton now
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Railton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Railton.
This week in Railton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Railton
What is the weather usually like in Railton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,339 mm
- 5.6 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Railton: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARREN RVR LAKE, KY US (USC00150422), adjusted for the elevation of Railton.
Railton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Railton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Railton?
Railton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Railton 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 Railton
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 14.2 miles N of Railton.
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Questions about Railton
Where is Railton, KY?
Railton is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Kentucky, 6.8 miles NW of Smiths Grove.
What county is Railton in?
Railton is in Warren County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Railton, KY?
The ZIP code for Railton is 42171.
What is the nearest town to Railton?
Smiths Grove, 6.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Railton?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 14.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Railton?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Railton?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Railton?
About 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Railton?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Railton?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Railton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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