Rankin, KY
Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky
Rankin is a small unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky. It is 5.4 miles S of Monticello, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42544.
Rankin at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Wayne County
- ZIP code
- 42544
- Nearest town
- Monticello (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Kentucky/Monticello
- Coordinates
- 36.9175, -84.8378
Weather in Rankin now
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Rankin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rankin.
This week in Rankin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rankin
What is the weather usually like in Rankin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,332 mm
- 14.2 insnowfall per year · 36 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rankin: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTICELLO 3 NE, KY US (USC00155524), adjusted for the elevation of Rankin.
Rankin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rankin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Kentucky/Monticello).
What is the weather like in Rankin?
Rankin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rankin 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 Rankin
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 65.4 miles SW of Rankin.
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Questions about Rankin
Where is Rankin, KY?
Rankin is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Kentucky, 5.4 miles S of Monticello.
What county is Rankin in?
Rankin is in Wayne County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Rankin, KY?
The ZIP code for Rankin is 42544.
What is the nearest town to Rankin?
Monticello, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rankin?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 65.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rankin?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rankin?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Rankin?
About 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Rankin?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rankin?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rankin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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